Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Vision

To build a vibrant learning and research environment that prepares students in electronics, communication, computing, VLSI, wireless technologies, and intelligent electric mobility to become capable engineers and innovators, who can adapt to changing technologies and contribute meaningfully to industry and society.

Mission

• M1: To provide best in class education in electronics, communication, computing, VLSI, embedded systems, wireless technologies, and intelligent electric mobility through strong fundamentals, hands-on learning, and modern engineering tools.

• M2: To promote innovation, interdisciplinary research, and industry collaboration in emerging domains such as autonomous electric vehicles, advanced wireless systems, semiconductor design, quantum computing and other areas.

• M3: To develop ethically responsible, globally competent engineers with leadership skills and a commitment to lifelong learning and sustainable technological solutions and a view towards societal development.

Philosophy

The programme is structured to progress from fundamentals to application, enabling students to build depth while developing the ability to work across domains.

• Industry and research readiness: the curriculum prepares students for professional practice as well as advanced study and research.

• Foundational learning: early coursework establishes a strong base in mathematics, physics, and core electrical engineering principles.

• Systems thinking: courses emphasise understanding how components, subsystems, and networks interact within complex electrical and electronic systems.

• Hands-on design: laboratories and projects focus on experimentation, prototyping, and validation of engineering ideas.

Learning environment and facilities

Students have access to dedicated laboratories that support learning and experimentation in areas such as:

• electrical machines and power systems
• electronic circuits and devices
• control systems and automation
• communication and signal processing
• embedded and digital systems

These facilities support coursework, design projects, and independent exploration under faculty guidance.

Program educational objectives (PEOs)

• PEO 1 – Professional Competence

Graduates will apply the fundamentals of electronics, communication, computing, and signal processing to design and develop solutions for real-world engineering problems in industry, academia, or entrepreneurship.

• PEO 2 – Career Growth, Leadership & Teamwork

Graduates will pursue successful careers in core and interdisciplinary domains, higher education, or research, and function effectively as individuals, team members, or leaders in multidisciplinary professional environments.

• PEO 3 – Innovation & Problem Solving

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to innovate, analyze complex systems, and develop efficient solutions using modern engineering tools and emerging technologies.

• PEO 4 – Ethics & Lifelong Learning

Graduates will always uphold professional ethics, contribute responsibly to society, and engage in lifelong learning to keep pace with technological advancements.

Core courses

• Advanced VLSI design
• Digital signal processing
• Digital electronics and microprocessors
• Electromagnetic theory
• Linear IC design
• Material sciences
• Networks & filters
• Optical communication
• Power electronics

Aspire to be a ‘next-gen engineer’ equipped to take on the challenges and opportunities of an automated world at MU!