ABET Accreditation

ABET Accreditation Information and Graduation Data

The Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering (BSSE) at the University of Virginia (UVA) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

Graduation data for the Systems Engineering (SE) degree program is included on the UVA Engineering Undergraduate Enrollment and Graduates webpage.

Each degree program has defined Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), which are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. In addition, each program has defined Student Outcomes (SOs), which are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their matriculation through the program.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for BSSE

The primary objectives of the Systems Engineering program are to graduate students who will:

1. Engage in development, implementation, and optimization of systems that include humans, data and information, hardware, software, and natural and technology resources.
2. Embark on sustainable, productive careers in systems engineering, applied science, and technology management.
3. Excel in the practices of analytical modeling and integrative systems engineering.
4. Seek and succeed in lifelong professional education that includes advanced schooling and mentoring.
5. Contribute to the profession of systems engineering and to human welfare through professional societies, public service, and civic activities.

Student Outcomes (SOs) for the BSSE

The BS in Systems Engineering program at the University of Virginia enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

“The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only.  The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements. These publications may be found here.