Specializations

Discover the forefront of sustainable power solutions with Renewable Energy, navigate the interconnected world of technology with Smart Electronics and the Internet of Things, or embrace the future of industry with Automation and Robotics.

• Renewable Energy
• Smart Electronics and the Internet of Things
• Automation and Robotics 

School of Engineering and Computing Requirements

Students in the Bachelor of Science in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program must complete a minimum of 129 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.

General Education Requirements

American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:

• Critical thinking
• Effective communication
• Ethical reasoning
• Global self-awareness
• Information literacy
• Mathematical and scientific reasoning
• Quantitative and IT Literacy

With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience. 

Required Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses
All students in the computer engineering program must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations.

• Electrical Circuits I 
• Electrical Circuits I Laboratory 
• Numerical Methods with MATLAB 
• Digital Logic Design 
• Digital Logic Design Laboratory 
• Microcomputers 
• Electrical Circuits II 
• Electrical Circuits II Laboratory 
• Electronics I 
• Linear Systems and Signals 
• Electronics II 
• Electronics II Laboratory 
• Electromagnetics 
• Electrical Engineering Seminar 
• Communication Theory 
• Power Systems 
• Digital Signal Processing 
• Control Systems 
• Discrete Mathematics 
• Students must choose one of the following specializations:
  • Renewable Energy
  • Smart Electronics and the Internet of Things
  • Automation and Robotics

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Electrical & Computer Engineering program at AIU are to enable graduates to:

• Apply advanced technical knowledge and engineering principles to develop innovative and effective electrical and computer design solutions.
• Demonstrate ethical responsibility, effective communication skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate within diverse, multidisciplinary teams to address complex engineering and societal challenges.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional growth through graduate studies, certifications, or active involvement in the electrical and computer engineering or related areas to remain current with emerging technologies and evolving global trends.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Program is designed to provide students with the ability to:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Electrical engineering is a practical discipline with a plethora of great career opportunities. Electrical and electronics engineers can work in research and development industries, engineering services firms, manufacturing, government, and tech.

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