Faculty of Engineering — COREN Accreditation Portal

Department of Automotive Engineering

Committed to producing top-tier automotive engineering professionals equipped with strong foundations in modern technologies, vehicle systems integration, and industrial best practices.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Department of Automotive Engineering has recognized the following educational objectives of the B.Eng. Automotive programme to support the programme’s mission and that of the University. To ensure continuous relevance of the graduates to the industry and academia, the programme educational objectives are reviewed every 5 years together with the programme curriculum. Graduates are expected to accomplish the following objectives within the five (5) years of graduation from the University:

PEO1: Professional practice — Engage in professional engineering practice and contribute to national and global technological advancement in automotive engineering and related fields.
PEO2: Lifelong learning and innovation — Pursue lifelong learning through graduate studies, professional development programs, certifications, and self-driven innovation.
PEO3: Problem solving and sustainability — Apply engineering principles, problem-solving skills, and sustainable solutions to address technical, industrial, and societal challenges.
PEO4: Leadership & ethical standards — Assume leadership roles in industry, academia, business, and public service while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.
PEO5: Entrepreneurship and economic development — Utilize engineering knowledge to develop entrepreneurial ventures, create employment opportunities, and contribute to national economic growth.

Programme Outcomes (POs) — COREN Compliance Matrix

Programme Outcomes detail what students are expected to know and be able to do by graduation, aligning technical proficiencies with rigorous engineering standards.

PO No.	Programme Outcome (PO) Description
PO1	Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering fundamentals and specialized automotive engineering knowledge to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
PO2	Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex automotive engineering problems using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences to reach substantiated conclusions.
PO3	Design/Development of Solutions: Design automotive systems, components, or processes for complex engineering problems that meet specified needs with due consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, environmental, and sustainability considerations.
PO4	Investigation: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge, including the design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5	Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools for engineering activities, with an understanding of their limitations.
PO6	The Engineer and the World: Analyse and evaluate the societal, environmental, legal, cultural, economic, health, and safety impacts of engineering activities and apply principles of sustainable development in engineering practice.
PO7	Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and engineering norms in engineering practice.
PO8	Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
PO9	Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society through reports, presentations, technical documentation, and other appropriate means.
PO10	Project Management and Finance: Apply engineering management principles, financial considerations, and project management practices in engineering projects as a member or leader of a team.
PO11	Lifelong Learning: Recognise the need for and engage in independent and lifelong learning to adapt to technological advancement, innovation, and continuous professional development.