Background of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS-EE) Program
The Electrical Engineering Program is a core program within the Department of Engineering at Al-Fayha College. It is designed to equip students with strong theoretical foundations and practical skills to design, analyze, and operate electrical and electronic systems. The program awards the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS-EE).
The curriculum covers key areas such as electrical power, control systems, and communications, along with emerging fields including renewable energy and smart industrial systems. It also emphasizes critical skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation.
The program prepares graduates to meet the demands of local and regional labor markets and to adapt to rapid technological advancements. Graduates are capable of designing and analyzing complex engineering systems and developing innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development.
The program is committed to quality assurance and academic accreditation standards (such as NCAAA), ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering education aligned with international best practices.
Main Features of BS-EE Program
- The program combines the features of the best EE programs in the world.
- The program emphasizes analytical and quantitative skills and provides a solid scientific and mathematical engineering foundation.
- The program reflects the latest developments and trends in EE education, as reflected in the current academic programs and industrial practices.
Educational Objectives of the BS-EE Program
The educational objectives of the BS-EE program at Al-Fayha Private College are primarily to:
- provide students with the skills and knowledge to obtain employment and succeed in the public, private, or academic sectors, and achieve leadership with the electrical engineering profession, or to proceed with graduate education
- provide employers of electrical engineering professionals with candidates who are technically competent, business aware, collaborative, able to communicate effectively, and ethically grounded.
Specifically, the set of key educational objectives of the Electrical Engineering program are to prepare our graduates to:
- Use appropriate techniques, skills, and tools to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex electrical engineering problems in industry and service sector.
- Design and improve a system, component, or process to meet an identified need.
- Communicate effectively and become active leaders in their profession and ethical and responsible members of society/community.
- Pursue professional life-long learning, and continuing education for higher degrees.
