Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The BS in Electrical Engineering addresses the high-technology needs of business and industry by offering a rich academic program that includes analog and digital integrated circuits, digital signal processing, radiation and propagation, power electronics, control systems, communications, circuit theory, computer architecture, computer-aided design, embedded systems, solid-state devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMs), robotics and energy. Our nationally and internationally recognized program combines the rigor of theory with the reality of engineering practice. As an Engineering hub, Dubai is the perfect place to study an engineering degree and interact with industry. The major will prepare you for an exciting career within the varied electrical engineering disciplines and for positions in business management. As a graduate you will also have the foundation to pursue advanced study at the most prestigious graduate schools.  Since the ability to design is an essential part of electrical engineering, you are presented with challenging design problems in a number of courses, beginning with Freshman Practicum (EEEE-105) in the first year. Energy has received a worldwide attention in recent years because of the diminishing natural resources, emergence of novel technologies such as smart grid as well as engineering innovations in photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and other renewable energy sources. In addition, modern power system management involves energy conservation, an area that has also elicited opportunities for research.
 
Required Credit Hours: minimum 129 hours

Accreditations:

ABET is a non-governmental organization that accredits post-secondary education programs in applied and natural science, "computing, engineering, and engineering technology
Established in 1976, the Ministry has a number of departments, including the CAA, which provides institutional licensure and degree for private universities
 The colleges and universities of the United Arab Emirates, government-supported and private alike, play an essential role as we here in the U.A.E. seek to realize the tremendous potential of a knowledge-based future

Career Options

Because RIT Dubai graduates are adept at problem solving and have real-world experience and team skills, they are in high demand. Our electrical engineering alumni work in every conceivable industry, from medical to military, power distribution to communication and financial services. The computer industry attracts many of our graduates, who are innovators with a track record of success in areas as diverse as research and development to marketing and sales