Accreditation
Our Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Success in Engineering
Merrimack equips you with the skills and education to be successful in engineering.
Program Educational Objectives
- Adaptability to changing employer needs and technology trends
- Diagnosing and solving problems
- A system-level understanding of their engineering contributions. Our graduates understand that their work influences and is influenced by engineering throughout the system.
- An understanding of the program management implications of their work. Our graduates understand the influence their decisions have on issues such as project scheduling, cost and quality.
- Designing or testing devices and or systems
- Serving on teams as a contributing member
- Practice electrical engineering in application areas including but not limited to the following:
- Analog, digital and wireless circuit design, test and manufacture
- Integrated circuit design, layout, and fabrication
- Telecommunications and packet technology
- Electrical power generation, distribution, and quality
- Application of renewable energy, energy conversion and energy efficiency
- Embedded controller and high-level programming and design
- Engage in regular upgrading of their knowledge and skill set as part of ensuring both their personal success and the success of their employer. Many pursue graduate work, continuing education, or professional trainings.
Student Outcomes
Consistent with the program’s objectives, students will have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Enrollments
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
2010-11 68 students
2011-12 70 students
2012-13 64 students
2013-14 74 students
2014-15 66 students
2015-16 66 students
2016-17 72 students
2017-18 60 students
2018-19 50 students
Degrees Conferred
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering*
2010-11 11 degrees
2011-12 7 degrees
2012-13 9 degrees
2013-14 11 degrees
2014-15 8 degrees
2015-16 8 degrees
2016-17 23 degrees
2017-18 11 degrees
*Degrees conferred in a year include August, December, and May graduates