Engineering programs
Build the systems that shape the future
Engineering is about more than solving technical problems. It is about creating systems, technologies and ideas that improve how people live, work and connect.
At The Polytechnic School, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, engineering students learn to think across disciplines while building the technical expertise needed to tackle complex challenges. From robotics and automotive systems to clean energy, electrical systems and mechanical engineering, students develop the skills to design solutions that make a measurable impact.
The Engineering programs combine a strong foundation in engineering principles with hands-on, project-based learning. Students work with advanced technologies, collaborate on real-world challenges and gain experience applying engineering concepts in practical settings. This flexible, systems-focused approach helps students understand how individual technologies connect within larger engineering ecosystems, preparing them to adapt and lead in rapidly evolving industries.
Students can pursue undergraduate and graduate pathways that align with their interests and career goals while gaining access to expert faculty, industry-connected experiences and meaningful research opportunities. The collaborative environment encourages students to explore new ideas, solve real-world challenges and expand their technical expertise. Graduates leave prepared to design, build and improve the systems that power transportation, manufacturing, energy, automation and emerging technologies.
At ASU Engineering, students learn not only how things work, but how to make them work better for the future.
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Undergraduate degree options
Students must declare a concentration before the end of Term 4 in the curriculum. To begin, students may apply to the general engineering program, or choose a concentration right away.
Engineering, BSE
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Engineering (automotive systems), BSE
The automotive systems concentration focuses on the engineering technologies that drive modern vehicles and mobility solutions. Students gain hands-on experience with vehicle design, propulsion systems, electronics, automation and emerging transportation technologies, preparing them to help shape the future of automotive innovation.
Engineering (clean energy systems), BSE
The clean energy systems concentration prepares students to develop technologies and systems that support a more sustainable energy future. Students explore renewable energy, energy storage, power systems and energy efficiency while gaining hands-on experience solving real-world challenges in energy generation, distribution and management.
Engineering (electrical systems), BSE
The electrical systems concentration focuses on the technologies that power and connect modern devices, infrastructure and industries. Students develop skills in circuits, electronics, embedded systems, controls and power systems while gaining hands-on experience designing and integrating electrical technologies to solve real-world challenges.
Engineering (mechanical engineering systems), BSE
The mechanical engineering systems concentration prepares students to design, analyze and improve the machines and systems that power modern life. Through hands-on projects and systems-based learning, students explore areas such as product design, advanced manufacturing, automation, thermofluids and mechanical system performance while developing the skills to solve complex engineering challenges.
Engineering (robotics), BSE
The robotics concentration prepares students to design, program and deploy intelligent systems that interact with the physical world. Through hands-on projects, students explore robotics, automation, sensors, controls and autonomous systems while building the technical expertise needed to advance the future of manufacturing, transportation, health care and beyond.
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Educational objectives and outcomes
Engineering, BSE educational objectives and outcomes
Program educational objectives
- In their first few years after graduating, our alumni will have chosen from a broad range of career paths including industry, government, nonprofit, entrepreneurship, and graduate and professional education.
- In their first few years after graduating, our alumni will progress in their chosen career on a path towards increased technical and/or supervisory responsibility.
- In their first few years after graduating, our alumni will contribute to solutions of complex problems by drawing from an integrated multi-disciplinary engineering education.
Engineering student outcomes
- Engineering Problem Solving (ABET 1): an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- User Centered Design (ABET 2): an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communications (ABET 3): an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Professional Context (ABET 4): an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork (ABET 5): an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making (ABET 6): an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Strategic Learning (ABET 7): an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Accelerated Master's options
Accelerated Master’s Degree option
Specific concentrations within this degree are offered as part of an accelerated degree with the M.S. in Engineering. The accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degree is designed to provide selected high-achieving students with the opportunity to combine advanced undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework and accelerate graduate degree completion. This program allows accelerated students to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree within five years.
Approved concentrations within the BSE Engineering program are: robotics, electrical systems, and mechanical systems engineering. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. To review eligibility requirements, please visit: Polytechnic School Accelerated Master’s Degree Programs
Accreditation
The Engineering BSE and MS programs at Arizona State University are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Student enrollment and graduation data are available at https://engineering.asu.edu/enrollment/.
Professional licensure
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Graduate degree options
Engineering, MS
Are you an analytical thinker who sees possibilities where others see obstacles? Gain technical expertise and strengthen your leadership skills as you address complex engineering challenges. Advance your career in a rapidly evolving technological world.
Engineering education systems and design, PhD
You’re not just technically skilled — you want to understand how systems evolve and knowledge is shared. Study how engineers learn, develop effective teaching methods, and design frameworks that shape the next generation of technical leaders.