/ Beirut Arab University
Electrical Engineering Department/Communications & Electronics Program
Employer Survey

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Communications & ElectronicsEngineering Program

Beirut Arab University

Employer Survey

We would to like torequest your feedback regarding our alumni whom you have employed and supervised. By completing the short survey below, you are helping us in our efforts to continually improve our program. The purpose of this survey is to help assess the effectiveness of our program and is not intended to solicit specific commentary on a single person. Your feedback is very valuable. Thank you very much for your time and effort in completing this survey.

Part I: General Information:

1. Your title and company name:

2. How manyBAU EE/C&E graduates did you supervise: ______

3. Overall, how do BAU EE/C&E graduates compare to graduates from other institutions:

____Better prepared_____ On par with others_____Less prepared

Part II: Our Alumni:

Please indicate the degree to which you agree with the following statements concerning our graduates you supervised: (5: strongly agree, 1: strongly disagree)

Our graduates in your company: / Strongly Agree………………………………..Disagree
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / NA
  1. Have productive engineering careers

  1. Have job responsibilities that involve solving engineering problems

  1. Pursued or are prepared to pursue graduate studies if they choose to

  1. Can communicate effectively

  1. Can work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

  1. Took advantage of continuing education opportunities (took courses, additional training, attended conferences ...etc)

  1. Are aware of the ethical and professional consequences of their work

Part III: Our Program Educational Objectives:

The educational objectives of the BAU EE/C&E program are listed in the following table. For each objective, please indicate the degree to which you agree that the objective is appropriate for our program (5: strongly agree, 1: strongly disagree):

In their first few years on the job, graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program at BAU EE/C&E should be able to utilize the knowledge gained from their academic program to: / Strongly Agree………………………………..Disagree
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / NA
  1. Design, optimize and maintain communication and electronics systems in tune with community needs and environmental concerns.

  1. Be able to develop and integrate new technologies as they emerge.

  1. Engage in a technical/managerial role in diverse teams.

  1. Pursue entrepreneurial initiatives and launch startup companies

  1. Communicate effectively and use resources skillfully in projects development

Do you have any recommendations regarding the objectives above (modifications or additions?)

______

Part IV: Program Outcomes:

How strongly do you agree that our program equipped our graduates with the following?

(5: strongly agree, 1: strongly disagree)

Strongly Agree………………………………..Disagree
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / NA
(a)Ability to apply mathematics, physics, and basic engineering science in solving relevant problems.
(b)Understand the basic theories of electrical and electronic devices and systems.
(c)Ability to analyze, design and implement electronic circuits and communications systems.
(d)Ability to apply the theories and applications of fields and waves.
(e)Ability to analyze, design and implement RF transmission systems and circuits.
(f)Ability to process electric signals for the use of design and interface of embedded and microprocessor-based systems.
(g)Ability to use relevant modern tools of instrumentation and information technology.
(h)Recognize and respond to the need for lifelong and self learning for a successful everlasting career.
(i)Ability to work in teams and to communicate ideas verbally, in writing, and graphically.
(j)Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
(k)Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems while considering the impact of the suggested solutions on society as a whole.
(l)A knowledge of contemporary issues.

Do you have any comments regarding our program outcomes?

______

Part V: Other Comments?

______

Thank you for participating!

Employer Survey / Communications & Electronics Program