Engineering Education: Accreditation & Graduate Global Mobility

This book examines the key concepts, objectives, and processes of professional accreditation for engineering bachelor (honors) degrees in the contemporary context of globalization. It provides examples of single and dual accreditation processes, including the Washington Accord and the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education. It also discusses how learning outcomes can be structured to demonstrate compliance with accreditation criteria and covers quality assurance processes in education and international quality ranking systems. The book aims to provide a detailed exploration of outcome-based education within the context of engineering education and is beneficial for practitioners involved in the accreditation process.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate details of professional accreditation for engineering bachelor (honours) degrees. It explores the contemporary context of accreditation in the globalized world of engineering and higher education. Through illustrative examples, it sheds light on the processes involved in single and dual accreditation, including the examination of the Washington Accord and the requirements of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into structuring learning outcomes to meet accreditation criteria. The final chapters briefly touch upon quality assurance processes in education and the existing international quality ranking systems.

Designed for both scholars and practitioners, this book offers a thorough and insightful exploration of outcome-based education within the realm of Bachelor of Engineering (honours) degrees. It provides a valuable resource for those involved in the accreditation process, offering a clear explanation and exploration of the subject matter. By examining the globalized nature of engineering and higher education, this book contributes to the ongoing discourse on quality assurance and educational standards.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367639907