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Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Department of Electrical and Information Engineering has established the following objectives of the undergraduate programme to support our mission and that of the University. Graduates are expected to be able to attain the following objectives within the five (5) years of training at Covenant University. They should be able to:

PEO1:

Develop knowledge, skills (including transferable skills, such as leadership, motivation, time management, prioritization, delegation, listening, communication, analytics) and understanding, as well as awareness and “know-how,” in the fields of engineering and its related disciplines so that as graduates they will be equipped to enter into self-employment and employment as professional engineers progressing on to Registered Engineer or equivalent status or a wide range of other professional careers.

PEO2:

Prepare them to engage in life-long and critical enquiry with skills in research and knowledge acquisition and an appreciation of the value of education to the wider community.

PEO3:

Provide them with internationally recognized qualifications that meet and exceed the requirements of the COREN Outcome-Based Education Benchmark for Engineering Programmes in Nigeria and international Benchmark Statements for Engineering for ABET, Engineering Council, UK, etc.

PEO4:

Provide the engineering industry and profession, in Nigeria and elsewhere, with ready employable and enterprising graduates prepared for the assumption of technical, managerial, and financial responsibilities.

PEO5:

Achieve the above in the contexts of the Covenant University Vision 10:2022 business plans, following the University’s policies and procedures and conforming to the relevant sections of the Quality and Academic Standards (QAS) guidelines.

The PEO of the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering Programme aligns with the overall mission of Covenant University, which is founded on creating knowledge that is life-applicable through a Human Development and Total Man Concept-driven curriculum. Technology-enhanced learning tools are adopted to enrich the students' learning experience and train Electrical and Electronics Engineers imbibed with team spirit, who will collaborate with other professionals to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life