Abstract :
Curricula focused on breadth and flexibility, streamlined master´s programs, and stronger emphasis on computing and communication skills are some of the approaches universities are taking to educate engineers for success. The author discusses the needs of industry relative to engineering education. The author then discusses the new style courses being introduced in American universities to meet the requirements of industry. The European view on engineering education is briefly discussed
Keywords :
educational courses; engineering education; America; Europe; communication skills; computing skills; engineering curricula; engineering education; industry requirements; Communication industry; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Electrical engineering; Engineering management; Europe; Human resource management; Knowledge engineering; Physics; Power engineering and energy;
