Florida International University | College of Engineering and Computing

Florida International University | College of Engineering and Computing

FIU Employer Survey of Program Educational Objectives

This survey requests information on your experiences with employees that are B.S.E. graduates from the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering of Florida International University. We welcome your candid and thoughtful responses on the academic preparation of our graduates. These results will be used to assess the effectiveness of the undergraduate programs offered by the school and to optimize these programs. All information will be held in strict confidence. Thank you for supporting the educational mission of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at FIU.

Personal Information
First Name
Last Name
Current Position
Name of Organization
Number of FIU engineering graduates that you are familiar with:
Number of FIU engineering undergraduates that you directly supervised:
Major field(s) of these FIU graduates (if known):
Are you an alumnus of FIU?	Yes No


Program Educational Objective I
"The Mechanical Engineering program will graduate students who are prepared for professional practice in entry-level engineering positions or to enroll in further engineering degree programs."

FIU ME graduates have a sufficient background in mathematics.

FIU ME graduates have a sufficient background in natural sciences.

FIU ME graduates have a sufficient exposure to courses from the humanities and social sciences.

FIU ME graduates have a strong background in engineering fundamentals.

FIU ME graduates are able to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret experimental results.

FIU ME graduates are proficient at identifying and solving engineering problems.

In general, the academic preparation of FIU ME graduates meets or exceeds expectations.


Program Educational Objective II
"The Mechanical Engineering program will graduate students who are prepared for successful careers and leadership positions as a result of teaming, communication, and problem-solving skills learned in our program."

FIU ME graduates have received a focused education in their major fields.

FIU ME graduates have exhibited creativity.

FIU ME graduates possess an ability to communicate effectively.

FIU ME graduates have exhibited leadership and organizational skills.

FIU ME graduates exhibit critical thinking.

FIU ME graduates demonstrate a proficiency for working in multidisciplinary teams.

FIU ME graduates demonstrate a proficiency for working in diverse teams.


Program Educational Objective III
"The Mechanical Engineering program will graduate students who at all stages of their careers, will be engaged in activities that demonstrate a commitment to and a desire for ongoing personal and professional growth and learning."

FIU ME graduates have received a broad general education.

FIU ME graduates have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

FIU ME graduates have developed an appreciation of contemporary issues.

FIU ME graduates understand the impact of science and engineering on society.

FIU ME graduates are prepared for advancement in your organization.

FIU ME graduates continue to learn on the job.

Comments or Suggestions? (Example: Comments on communication, leadership, or life-long learning skills and achievements)

We thank you for your input and encourage you to let us know about any comments or suggestions that you may have to help us improve the quality of our program and the graduates that we produce.

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department, FIU 10555 West Flagler Street, Room 3430
Miami, FL 33174;
Phone (305) 348-2569; Fax (305) 348-1932