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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING [CE]

INTRODUCTION

The College of Engineering (CE) at PSU has two undergraduate departments: Communications and
Networks Engineering and Engineering Management for male students. These programs are
designed to graduate qualified and competent engineers for the local, regional and international
job markets. The College has crafted a dynamic strategic plan designed to deliver quality programs
that reflect excellence and leadership in higher education in Saudi Arabia and the region.

The contents and structures of the programs are comparable to those offered by leading
universities in the region and worldwide. In addition, the programs are designed in accordance to
the recommendations of the leading professional association (IIE - Institute of Industrial Engineers)
and in compliance with the requirements of international accreditation agencies including ABET
(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

All programs lead to an Engineering Bachelor of Science degree after the successful completion of
the respective curricula requirements of 138 credit hours. The duration of study is four years in
addition to the preparatory year program. Lastly, these programs are guided by the following vision
and mission of the College of Engineering.

VISION
The College of Engineering aspires to be the leading engineering college in the Middle East.

MISSION

The College of Engineering aims to provide engineering students with quality education in
accordance with international standards, conduct high-impact scientific research, and commit to
contribute to the sustainable development of society.

CE DEGREE PROGRAMS
▪ Bachelor of Science in Communications and Networks Engineering [CNE]
▪ Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering [EE]
▪ Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management [CM]
▪ Bachelor of Science in Production and Manufacturing Engineering Management [PM]
▪ Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering [CEE]

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To obtain a bachelor’s degree, students must satisfy the requirements related to credits, grade
point average, program of study, experiential/community link, and other courses within the
maximum period that is specified in the PSU Undergraduate Rules and Regulations. The
requirements are as follow:
▪ Pass the Preparatory Year program
▪ Complete the credits required by the respective major
▪ Earn an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0)
▪ Earn a major grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0)
▪ Satisfy PSU university requirements
▪ Satisfy CE college requirements
▪ Satisfy Program requirements
▪ Satisfy Experiential Learning /Community Link requirements (e.g., Co-Op, internship,
senior project, etc)