AUM American University of Malta
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Cospicua, Malta

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering focuses on key concepts in electronics, communication systems, and technological advancements. The program prepares students for practical problems in the field and emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and projects that combine theory with real-world application.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue varied career paths in industries such as telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, and computer engineering. Potential roles include electronics engineer, communication systems analyst, and network designer, among others.

The Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering is designed for students interested in focusing on electronics and communications within the broader field of electrical engineering, such as telecommunications engineering, computer science engineering, consumer electronics engineering, electronics circuit design engineering, electronics test, and maintenance engineering, or electronics and communications research engineering.

The BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering program prepares graduates for employment as professional engineers in the field of electronics and communications engineering. The knowledge and skills graduates acquire enable them to work in a wide range of related occupations.

Program Details

In the first two years, students will focus on completing the university’s General Education Program (42 US credits / 84 ECTS), which introduces five thematic areas: communication, data and quantitative literature, scientific inquiry, arts and humanities, and social sciences. In the third and fourth years, students will focus on topics relevant to their major.

The main objective is to prepare graduates for employment as professional engineers in the field of electronics and communications engineering. To achieve this objective, the program will endeavor to provide students with the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:

Knowledge

Students who major in Electronics and Communications Engineering will acquire knowledge in the following areas:

Basic Sciences (chemistry and calculus-based physics).
Mathematics (calculus, differential equations, probability and statistics, and linear algebra).
Engineering Areas: Electric circuits and associated labs. Electronics and associated labs. Digital systems, computers, and associated labs. Signals, systems, & communications, and associated lab. Control systems and integrated systems design.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
Students will demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
Students will develop a recognition of the need for life-long learning.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues.

Skills

Students will develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
Students will develop appropriate information technology (IT) skills.
Students will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
Students will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
Students will demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
Students will demonstrate an ability to function in multidisciplinary teams.
Students will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.
Students will demonstrate an ability to engage in life-long learning.
Students will demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Competencies

Ability to independently analyze, design, and implement electronic systems.
Ability to independently analyze, design, and implement communications systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a team to design and development a system involving electronics and/or communications components.
Ability to use computer hardware and software to solve engineering problems.
Ability to effectively utilize laboratory equipment to analyze electronic systems.
Ability to apply mathematics to analyze and design engineering systems.