Beirut Arab University
Electrical Engineering Department/Communications & Electronics Program
Employer Survey
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Communications & Electronics Engineering Program
Beirut Arab University
Employer Survey
We would to like to request 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 many BAU 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
2. Have job responsibilities that involve solving
engineering problems
3. Pursued or are prepared to pursue graduate studies if
they choose to
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4. Can communicate effectively
5. Can work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
6. Took advantage of continuing education
opportunities (took courses, additional training,
attended conferences ...etc)
7. 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:
I.
Design, optimize and maintain communication
and electronics systems in tune with community
needs and environmental concerns.
II. Be able to develop and integrate new technologies
as they emerge.
III. Engage in a technical/managerial role in diverse
teams.
IV. Pursue entrepreneurial initiatives and launch
startup companies
V. Communicate effectively and use resources
skillfully in projects development
Strongly Agree………………………………..Disagree
5
4
3
2
1
NA
Do you have any recommendations regarding the objectives above (modifications or additions?)
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Electrical Engineering Department/Communications & Electronics Program
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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.
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Do you have any comments regarding our program outcomes?
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Part V: Other Comments?
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Thank you for participating!
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