Mission and Goals

Our mission and goals are molded by the history of the region and the institution, by the existing needs of the region and its people, and by the emerging opportunities for regional economic growth.

Building upon its quality undergraduate and expanding graduate programs, its facilities, and its faculty, our mission is to provide educational opportunities for the region that emphasize teaching and learning, and to provide increased access to the College that will support economic growth in the region, the Commonwealth, and beyond.

Given the above mission, our educational goals are to provide our graduates with a solid foundation of knowledge, and a level of skill that will allow them to function successfully in their professions upon graduation, and to have a breadth of education that will allow them to meet the needs of the contemporary workplace and to be life-long learners.

In particular, it is our intention to demonstrate that a graduate of the UMass Dartmouth College of Engineering will have met the following outcomes:

• the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
• the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
• the ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
• the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
• the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering and science problems;
• the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
• the ability to communicate effectively;
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering and scientific solutions in a global/societal context;
• a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
• a knowledge of contemporary issues; and,
• the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering and science tools necessary for professional practice.

The knowledge and skills represented by the above list, which are consonant with those of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), are essential in contemporary engineering and science endeavors, and contribute significantly to the graduate’s ability to function successfully in the ever-challenging and exciting engineering and science professions.