Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The Civil Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Consistent with the demands of international and national accreditation requirements and targeting specific industry needs of the region, this undergraduate degree in civil engineering takes about four years to complete.

By the end of it, you will have developed a broad foundation in all disciplines of civil engineering.

Among the main subjects of the program are structural engineering, construction materials, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, environmental engineering and construction management.

The civil engineering degree will also help you improve your communication skills, use computer tools and develop high standards of professional ethics.

We place considerable emphasis on group-based, open-ended design projects, and we motivate our students to stay ahead of current technical developments and environmental and global issues.

With governments throughout the region eager to develop and enhance their infrastructure and the construction industry playing a significant role in that development, our region has seen an increased demand for civil engineers. As a result, you will be in a privileged position to start a career in this sector upon graduation.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the civil engineering program at AUS is to provide students with the highest level of technical preparation, social responsibility, leadership and lifelong learning skills for successful careers in civil engineering.

The department offers quality education based on a nationally and internationally recognized curriculum supported by well-equipped laboratories and state-of-the-art educational tools.

The department provides a professional environment that fosters fairness, ethics, diversity, faculty development, quality research, and outreach with industry and public agencies.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the civil engineering program are to produce graduates who will:

• have successful careers in civil engineering and become independent thinkers, effective communicators, team members, decision makers and leaders in industry and public sectors
• understand the global, ethical and social implications of the civil engineering profession and promote public safety and environmental protection
• pursue advanced studies successfully and engage in continuing education and lifelong learning

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, an AUS graduate in civil engineering should demonstrate:

• 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

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Program Admission and Degree Data

Number of Admitted Students

Term	Count
Fall 2020	28
Fall 2021	31
Fall 2022	24
Fall 2023	32
Fall 2024	34

Number of Graduates

Academic Year	Count
AY 19-20	92
AY 20-21	78
AY 21-22	65
AY 22-23	65
AY 23-24	43

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