Education

Education[edit]

Electrical engineers typically possess an academic degree with a major in electrical engineering. The length of study for such a degree is usually four or five years and the completed degree may be designated as a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Applied Science, depending upon the university. The degree generally includes units covering physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, project management and specific topics in electrical engineering. Initially, such topics cover most, if not all, of the sub-disciplines of electrical engineering. Students then choose to specialize in one or more sub-disciplines toward the end of the degree. Some electrical engineers also choose to pursue a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Engineering/Master of Science, a Master of Engineering Management, a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering or an Engineer's degree. The Master and Engineer's degree may consist of either research, coursework or a mixture of the two. The Doctor of Philosophy consists of a significant research component and is often viewed as the entry point to academia. In the United Kingdom and various other European countries, the Master of Engineering is often considered an undergraduate degree of slightly longer duration than the Bachelor of Engineering.

Typically, academic institutions that offer education and training for the conferment of an engineering diploma are accredited by some governing body made up of single or multiple entities. Accreditation When looking for an academic institution of higher learning, the student should always check to make sure that the institution has proper and up to date accreditation by a respected agency. Some employers may not offer employment for someone who has graduated with an engineering degree from an academic institution that does not hold engineering accreditation. Below is a list of the major accrediting agencies across the world.

• Australia

• Engineers Australia
• Australian Engineering Accreditation Centre [1]

• Canada

• Engineers Canada [2]
• Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)
• Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) [3]

• Denmark

• ACE Denmark The Accreditation Institution [4]
• Danish Evaluation Institute (EVA) [5]

• Germany

• ASIIN e. V. [6]

• Europe

• ENAEE (EUR-ACE label) [7]

• France

• Commission des Titres d'Ingénieurs (CTI)Commission des Titres d%27Ing%C3%A9nieur

• Japan

• Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE) [8]

• Korea

• Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (ABEEK) [9]

• USA/International

• ABET (formerly known as Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) [10]

As a student considers universities that he/she may want to attend, keep in mind that accredited universities are by far preferred, and any university that holds accreditation will likely display it on a university web page or supply the proof of accreditation upon request.

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