The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of Prince Sultan University’s Electrical Engineering program describe the broad achievements expected of graduates within a few years of graduation. Developed with input from key constituencies—students, alumni, employers, faculty, and community partners—the PEOs are aligned with ABET expectations and Prince Sultan University’s mission.

EE Program PEOs:

• PEO1: EE graduates will apply electrical engineering knowledge and skills to design solutions, solve complex problems, and pursue graduate studies and research, demonstrating creativity and innovation.
• PEO2: EE graduates will uphold ethical standards, commit to sustainability, and pursue lifelong learning.
• PEO3: EE graduates will demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, and teamwork, contributing positively to their organizations and society.

The matrix below shows the mapping (alignment) between the PEOs and the Prince Sultan University’s mission, which emphasizes quality education to international standards, lifelong learning, research, leadership, community engagement, and sustainability.

Program Constituencies

• Faculty: Provide academic and curricular input; feedback collected via Faculty PEOs Survey.
• Students: Provide input on learning experiences; feedback collected via Student PEOs Survey.
• Alumni: Share insights on career readiness and industry alignment; feedback collected via Alumni PEOs Survey.
• Advisory Board/Employers: Provide perspectives on industry trends and workforce needs; feedback collected via Advisory Board PEOs Survey, employer surveys, and advisory meetings.

PEOs Review Process

The Electrical Engineering program conducts a formal review of its PEOs every three to five years. The review may be conducted earlier if major changes occur (e.g., new accreditation requirements, industry shifts, or updates to the institutional mission). The process is documented, systematically implemented, and engages key constituencies to confirm continued relevance to PSU’s mission and stakeholder needs.

The review process is illustrated in the flowchart above, which includes the following steps:

1. Input from Constituents: Feedback is collected from faculty, students, alumni, advisory board members, and employers. This ensures multiple perspectives on the effectiveness and relevance of the current PEOs.
2. Faculty Review of Results: Faculty members analyze the collected data to identify areas where PEOs may need revision.
3. Development of Recommendations: Faculty members propose updated PEOs that better align with stakeholder expectations, the institutional mission, and ABET criteria.
4. Constituency Review: Proposed changes are shared with stakeholders for further feedback.
5. Decision on Changes: Based on feedback, PEOs are either revised further or finalized.
6. Finalization: Approved PEOs are implemented and communicated through the university website and official channels.

The Department Quality Assurance Committee (DQAC) is responsible for carrying out this review process and ensuring that it is systematic, transparent, and inclusive of all key constituencies.