ABET Accreditation
As a move towards realizing its vision to be an international center of excellence in education, Mapúa Institute of Technology has been determinedly pursuing accreditation for its academic programs with the ABET. ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology in the United States. CQIO spearheads efforts for the non-domestic accreditation of the Institute’s engineering and information technology programs with ABET.
The ABET accreditation is an assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established for the profession for which it prepares its students. ABET accredits programs only, not degrees, departments, colleges or institutions.
Quick Guide to ABET
What is ABET?
Composed of more than 2,000 professionals from the academe, government, and private sectors worldwide, US-based ABET is a non-profit group that accredits college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. The international group reviews the academic programs of an educational institution to ascertain their relevance, content, and quality. Currently, ABET accredits at least 3,100 academic programs at over 660 colleges and universities in 23 countries worldwide.
Why would I take up an ABET-accredited program?
Since the international accreditation is an assurance of quality education, Filipino graduates of ABET-accredited programs enjoy a great deal of advantage especially in terms of employment and mobility. They can practice their professions in other countries, specifically in the United States, where ABET is recognized. It also permits and eases entry to a technical profession through licensure, registration, and certification.
Why is it important for the school to pursue ABET accreditation?
An accreditation proves the commitment of a school to only offer courses of quality and “that their programs are performing at the level required by the professions they serve.” It also shows that a school has put in place an education system, the Outcomes-Based Education, meant to ensure that its graduates will be equipped with skills that will help them compete in the global arena.
In the Philippines, how many schools have ABET-accredited programs?
In the Philippines, and the whole of East Asia, only Mapúa Institute of Technology has the ABET accreditation for its programs. On top of its three engineering programs that were accredited in 2010, Mapúa’s seven other engineering and computing courses were accredited in 2011.
Why did Mapúa pursue ABET accreditation?
This feat was a result of Mapúa’s continuing commitment to provide quality education to its students and make them more competitive not just here but also overseas. Furthermore, the ABET accreditation also serves as proof of its commitment to continuous improvement of its programs. With periodic evaluation and accreditation, Mapúa provides lasting benefits to students, industry, and society as a whole. Pursuing ABET accreditation is aligned with Mapúa’s goal toward becoming a global center of excellence in education.
How does the accreditation process begin?
A school has to apply for an ABET review of its programs. During their evaluation, which usually takes a year and a half, the accreditors check and determine if a program provides and equips students with up-to-date knowledge and skills that meet the needs of the global industries amid rapid technological change.
Source: www.abet.org
Accredited Programs
Engineering
Chemical Engineering (BS ChE)
Civil Engineering (BS CE)
Computer Engineering (BS CpE)
Electrical Engineering (BS EE)
Electronics Engineering (BS ECE)
Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (BS EnSE)
Industrial Engineering (BS IE)
Mechanical Engineering (BS ME)
Computing
Computer Science (BS CS)
Information Technology (BS IT)
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