Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology
Program Mission
Prepare graduates to be successful as technicians and engineers, embracing innovation and discovery and striving for life-long learning and professional development in the field of Electrical Engineering Technology.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology program provides an excellent broad education to cater to the global UAE industry. The program graduates are trained to support power generation, transmission, distribution, and control of electric energy systems and related equipment. HCT Electrical engineers are trained to use state-of-the-art software and hardware to rapidly prototype and test potential product design. They gain experience in circuits, semiconductor devices, digital systems, programming, micro-controllers, power systems, industrial instrumentation, and system control. The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum produces high-quality engineers known for productivity, timeliness, dedication, and competence in the workplace. Graduates have the ability to work logically, accurately and efficiently; to gather and use information effectively; and to continue enhancing their careers through lifelong learning. The program stresses the effective use of technology, information resources and engineering tools.
The program instills leadership qualities based on moral and ethical principles coupled with sound and rational judgment. Students are eligible for a one-year work experiential learning experience during their study.
Program Goals
The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology program are to:
- Provide electrical engineering technology professionals with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to develop, design, and maintain electrical systems to the highest level of industry standards.
- Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision-makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of global, ethical and social implications of the industry and electrical engineering technology profession.
- Provide graduates with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
- Provide graduates with leadership qualities and a commitment to contribute actively to achieving the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, an HCT graduate in Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology should demonstrate an ability to:
PLO1: Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Electrical Engineering Technology
PLO2: Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Electrical Engineering Technology
PLO3: Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
PLO4: Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
PLO5: Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams
PLO6: Develop and evaluate a business plan to transform an engineering design (systems, products, services and solutions) into a business opportunity utilizing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge
Intelligent Systems and Automation Concentration
PLO7 C1: Design, develop, and implement intelligent and automated systems by integrating theoretical concepts with practical experience gained through industry apprenticeships.
Telecommunications Engineering Technology Concentration
PLO7 C2: Analyze and develop advanced communication technologies by applying engineering principles and hands-on skills acquired through industry apprenticeships.
Power and Sustainable Energy Concentration
PLO7 C3: Innovate and apply sustainable solutions in energy and power systems through problem-solving and collaboration with industry professionals during apprenticeships.
Completion Requirements
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Core Courses | 75 | |
| Program Concentration Courses including Electives | 18 | |
| Mathematics and Science Courses | 9 | |
| General Studies Courses | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Students seeking the exit with a Diploma of Electrical Engineering Technology degree must successfully complete the following minimum requirements:
1. A minimum of 69 credits, as follows:
a. A minimum requirement of 42 credits in core courses, including apprenticeship.
b. A minimum requirement of 9 credits in Math and Science courses.
c. A minimum requirement of 18 credits in General Studies, according to the General Studies breakdown and as advised in the study plan of the program.
2. A minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 75 | ||
| EGN 1003 | Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling | 3 |
| ELE 1253 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| ELE 1203 | Digital Circuits | 3 |
| EGN 1273 | Applied Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| ELE 2123 | Electronics : Semiconductors & Transistors | 3 |
| ELE 2113 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| ELE 2603 | Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| ELE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| ELE 2233 | Three-Phase Circuits and Electrical Energy Conversion | 3 |
| MTE 3223 | Industrial Automation: System Design & Implementation | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| ELE 3143 | Electrical Installations: Design to Implementation | 3 |
| ELE 3133 | AC Electrical Machines | 3 |
| ELE 3153 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| MTE 3123 | Microcontrollers: Programming and Application Design | 3 |
| ELE 3913 | Electrical Junior Design Project | 3 |
| ELE 3233 | Power Systems: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution | 3 |
| ELE 3223 | Electronics: Amplifiers, Filters & Oscillators | 3 |
| ELE 3253 | Communication systems | 3 |
| MCE 3213 | Control Systems and SCADA Solutions | 3 |
| EGN 4816 | Apprenticeship I | 6 |
| EGN 4826 | Apprenticeship II | 6 |
| Mathematics and Science Required Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 9 | ||
| PHY 1103 | Physics of Mechanics and Motion | 3 |
| MTH 1163 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 1263 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| Required Credits: 18 | ||
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| ELE 1133 | Electrical Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Note: To graduate, students need to complete at least one concentration worth 18 credits. | ||
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology: Diploma Exit
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 42 | ||
| EGN 1003 | Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling | 3 |
| ELE 1253 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| ELE 1203 | Digital Circuits | 3 |
| EGN 1273 | Applied Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| ELE 2123 | Electronics : Semiconductors & Transistors | 3 |
| ELE 2113 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| ELE 2603 | Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| ELE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| ELE 2233 | Three-Phase Circuits and Electrical Energy Conversion | 3 |
| MTE 3223 | Industrial Automation: System Design & Implementation | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 2816 | Apprenticeship | 6 |
| Mathematics and Science Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 9 | ||
| MTH 1163 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 1263 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHY 1103 | Physics of Mechanics and Motion | 3 |
| General Studies Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 18 | ||
| ELE 1133 | Electrical Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Concentration Name: Intelligent Systems and Automation
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Code: ISA
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 4103 | Computer Vision | 3 |
| ELE 4643 | Intelligent Systems | 3 |
| ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
Concentration Electives:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 4303 | Pattern Recognition | 3 |
| ELE 4123 | Speech Processing | 3 |
| ELE 4313 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| ELE 4413 | Intelligent Embedded Systems | 3 |
| ELE 4633 | Digital Control Systems | 3 |
| ELE 4863 | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| EGN 4863 | Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality | 3 |
Concentration Name: Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Code: TEL
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 4163 | Mobile and Satellite Communications | 3 |
| ELE 4173 | Optical Communications | 3 |
| ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
Concentration Electives:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 4183 | Wireless Communication | 3 |
| ELE 4263 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| ELE 4273 | Data Communication and Networks | 3 |
| ELE 4283 | Antennas and Propagation | 3 |
| ELE 4193 | Microwave and RF design | 3 |
| ELE 4293 | Space Technology | 3 |
| ELE 4863 | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
Concentration Name: Power and Sustainable Energy
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Code: PSE
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELE 4133 | Power Electronics and Machine Drives | 3 |
| ELE 4143 | Smart Grids and Sustainable Electricity Systems | 3 |
| ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
Concentration Electives:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EGN 4333 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 |
| ELE 4803 | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology | 3 |
| ELE 4343 | Advanced Power Systems | 3 |
| ELE 4353 | System Protection and Coordination | 3 |
| ELE 4383 | Electrical Maintenance Operation | 3 |
| ELE 4293 | Space Technology | 3 |
| ELE 4863 | Special Topics in Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 120 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 6 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 4 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | No |
| Program Code | BELET |
| Major Code | ELE |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ELE 1133 | Electrical Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| EGN 1003 | Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling | 3 |
| PHY 1103 | Physics of Mechanics and Motion | 3 |
| MTH 1163 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ELE 1253 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| ELE 1203 | Digital Circuits | 3 |
| EGN 1273 | Applied Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| MTH 1263 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ELE 2123 | Electronics : Semiconductors & Transistors | 3 |
| ELE 2113 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| ELE 2603 | Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ELE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| ELE 2233 | Three-Phase Circuits and Electrical Energy Conversion | 3 |
| MTE 3223 | Industrial Automation: System Design & Implementation | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| ELE 3143 | Electrical Installations: Design to Implementation | 3 |
| ELE 3133 | AC Electrical Machines | 3 |
| ELE 3153 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| MTE 3123 | Microcontrollers: Programming and Application Design | 3 |
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ELE 3913 | Electrical Junior Design Project | 3 |
| ELE 3233 | Power Systems: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution | 3 |
| ELE 3223 | Electronics: Amplifiers, Filters & Oscillators | 3 |
| MCE 3213 | Control Systems and SCADA Solutions | 3 |
| ELE 3253 | Communication systems | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| ELE 4913 | Electrical Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| EGN 4816 | Apprenticeship I | 6 |
| Concentration Core 1 | 3 | |
| Concentration Core 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ELE 4923 | Electrical Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
| EGN 4826 | Apprenticeship II | 6 |
| Concentration Electives 1 | 3 | |
| Concentration Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology: Diploma Exit
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ELE 1133 | Electrical Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| EGN 1003 | Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling | 3 |
| PHY 1103 | Physics of Mechanics and Motion | 3 |
| MTH 1163 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ELE 1253 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| ELE 1203 | Digital Circuits | 3 |
| EGN 1273 | Applied Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| MTH 1263 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ELE 2123 | Electronics : Semiconductors & Transistors | 3 |
| ELE 2113 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| ELE 2603 | Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ELE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| ELE 2233 | Three-Phase Circuits and Electrical Energy Conversion | 3 |
| MTE 3223 | Industrial Automation: System Design & Implementation | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| EGN 2816 | Apprenticeship | 6 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 69 | |
- Al Dhanna Campus (ADH/Al Dhannah)
Tarig Ahmed, PhD (Mechatronics Engineering Technology), University of Malaya, Malaysia
Irfan Ahmed, PhD (Engineering), Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunications, China
Moath Awawdeh, PhD (Control & System Engineering), University of Genova, Italy
- Madinat Zayed Campus (MZY/Madinat Zayed)
Ali Altowati, PhD (Electrical and Electronics), Aalto University School of Economics, Finland
Airlangga Hermawan, PhD (Electrical and Information Engineering), Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea
Mufthi Fathoni Hari, M.Eng. (Electrical Engineering), Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
- Bani Yas A (ADA/Abu Dhabi)
Maad Shatnawi, PhD (Intelligent Systems), UAE University, UAE
Boulos Khoueiry, PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Concordia University, Canada
Omar Radaideh, PhD (Electrical Engineering), National Technical University of Ukraine (KPI), Ukraine
Raghavendra Shanubhog Chidambarrao, PhD (Applied Electronics), Gulbarga University, India
Emad Abd-Elrady, PhD (Electrical Engineering - Signal Processing), Uppsala University, Sweden
Said Kafumbe, PhD (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Newcastle Upon Tyne University, UK
Sandor Piros, PhD (Mechanical Engineering), Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
Yasmeen Abu-Kheil, PhD (Engineering - Robotics), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, UAE
Zine-Eddine Abid, PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Minnesota, USA
Ravi Suppiah, PhD (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Newcastle University upon Tyne, UK
Ghalib Muhammad Waqas Janjua, PhD (Biomedical Digital Signal Processing and Electrical Engineering), University of Ulster, UK
Mohd Shakir Bin Md Saat, PhD (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Mahesh Nair, Masters (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Nasr-Eddine Bouhenna, Masters (Systems Engineering), University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Ravichandran Danthakani, Master (Electronics and Communication Engineering), Anna University, India
- Zakhir Campus (AAZ/Al Ain)
Eltaif Tawfig, PhD (Photonics and Microelectronics), National University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Ibrahim Rida, PhD (Engineering), Robert Gordon University, UK
Syed Saddique, PhD (Elec. and Computer Engineering), Newcastle University, UK
Hasan Abu Hilal, PhD (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
- Academic City Campus (DBA/Dubai)
Walid Zgallai, PhD (Electrical Engineering), City University, UK
Ammar Natsheh, PhD (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Loughborough University, UK
Preetha Sreekumar, PhD (Electrical Power Engineering), Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, UAE.
Abdrabbi Bourezg, PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of M’Hammed Bougara-Boumerdes, Algeria
Farid Flitti, PhD (Computer Vision and Image Processing), University of Strasbourg, France
Mahabuba Abdul Rahim, PhD (Electrical Engineering), Anna University, India
Mohd Sharizal Bin Alias, PhD (Engineering), National University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Yaser Qudaih, PhD (Electrical Engineering), Kumamoto University, Japan
Bashar Alrjoub, PhD (Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision), Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Nabil Karami, PhD (Automatic Engineering-Electrical affiliation), Aix-Marseille University, France
Nguyen Hai, PhD (Electrical Engineering), Yeungnam University, South Korea
Jamil Altiti, Masters (Electrical Engineering), Kansas State University, USA
Qasem Bashayreh, Masters (Communication Engineering), Yarmouk University, Jordan
Abdulraoof Alawadhi, Masters (Electrical engineering), Curtin University of Technology, Australia
- Sharjah Campus (SHA/Sharjah)
Ishaq Al Blushi, PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Windsor, Canada
Zimran Rafique, PhD (Electrical & Electronic Engineering), Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Imad Zyout, PhD (Elec. & Computer Engineering), Western Michigan University, USA
Imdad Rizvi, PhD (Elec. & Computer Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology, India
Mohamed Hanif, PhD (Electrical Engineering), Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Sofian Saidi, PhD (Electrical Engineering), Université de Tunis - El Manar, Tunisia
Yasser Alamoudi, PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Newcastle, UK
Kamal Abuqaaud, Masters (Electrical Engineering), American University of Sharjah, UAE
Ehsan Jarrar, Masters (Information Technology), Heriot-Watt University, UK
- Ras Al Khaimah Campus (RKB/Ras Al Khaimah)
Munther Gdeisat, PhD (Communication Engineering), Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
Ahmed Khodary, PhD (Electrical Engineering Technology), New Mexico State University, USA
Asif Nawaz, PhD (Electrical Engineering -Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology), Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Arif Al-Judi, PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering), University of Calgary, Canada
Ghazi Al Sukkar, PhD (Wireless Communication Networks), Institute National des Télécommunications, France
Yacouba Moumouni, PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Nevada, USA
Huda Al Nuaimi, Masters (Engineering Project Management), American University of Ras Al Khaimah
Asad Hindash, Masters (System Engineering), The Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Hulaifat Campus (FJH/Fujairah)
Hussein Abdul-Rahman, PhD (Computer and Communications Engineering), Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Mohammed Shah, PhD (Aerospace Engineering), Cranfield University, UK
Mohanad Al Obaidi, PhD (Intelligent Systems), De Montfort University, UK
Muhammad Rashid, PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Calgary, Canada
Amnah Abdulla Saeed Abdulla M. Al Samahi, Bachelor (Communication Engineering), UAE University, UAE