The undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering is built on a foundation of mathematics and sciences. It educates students in the core topics as well as in a broad set of specialties. It imparts the professional attributes that characterize a well-schooled engineer and citizen. It aims to provide its graduates with:

1. Knowledge of fundamentals. Students will be educated in the mathematical, physical and computer sciences which underpin modern electrical engineering.
2. Experimental skills and technological awareness. The curriculum will instill the skills and mindsets necessary to acquire, analyze and interpret data and to remain aware of relevant current and future technologies.
3. Social and professional attributes. Students will be introduced to the liberal arts and engineering ethics. Opportunities will be provided to acquire communication skills and to experience the application of engineering design skills in the team mode. The necessity of lifelong learning to a successful engineering career will be emphasized.
4. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will be familiarized with the essential tools of modern computer engineering and will be imbued with the attitude necessary for their efficient application.
5. Technical breadth and depth. Students will be educated in the broad spectrum of electrical engineering sub-disciplines and will be provided with the opportunity for in-depth study in several specialties.

All graduates of the BEE program at the University of Minnesota are required to have

1. A knowledge of mathematics through differential and integral calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and complex variables.
2. A knowledge of the basic sciences including physics and chemistry.
3. A knowledge of probability and statistics and their application to electrical engineering problems.
4. A knowledge in the core areas of the discipline, providing a broad background, and in several senior elective areas, providing in-depth background in those specialties.
5. A knowledge of experimental techniques enabling them to analyze and interpret data and to design and conduct experiments.
6. An ability to identify and formulate engineering problems and an ability to apply their knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to the solution of those problems.
7. An ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
8. A liberal and technical education that gives them the ability and recognition of the need for life-long learning plus an understanding of the effect of their professional activities on society including a knowledge of contemporary issues and professional and ethical responsibility.
9. An ability to apply their knowledge in engineering practice and to design components and systems that meet applicable technical and societal constraints.
10. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.