School of Science and Engineering (SSE)

Mission

The School's mission is to foster the growth of engineering and scientific knowledge and its application through education and research, with special emphasis on the development needs of Morocco.

Objectives

In its activities, the School seeks to:
• Attract top students and students with great potential, and prepare them for a career in different engineering and science related fields according to current market needs;
• Produce BS graduates who have a strong core understanding in basic science, engineering and mathematics with the ability to continue to learn how to apply this expertise to a range of engineering problems;
• Prepare students to succeed as leaders, professionals, life-long learners, and responsible citizens;
• Produce graduates with good communication skills enabling them to communicate effectively with people from many disciplines;
• Promote research, scholarship, and creative endeavors, with emphasis on R&D and entrepreneurship activities;
• Interact and cooperate with other academic institutions, professional bodies, and the community;
• Play a leadership role in the economic and social developments of Morocco.

Methodology

The School has thus far focused on IT-related academic programs and research. First and foremost, our programs are designed to graduate engineers who can analyze/synthesize situations, who can find solutions to problems, who have a high degree of initiative, creativity and rigor, and who favor working in a team. In addition to the academic training offered in class at Al Akhawayn, our students have an opportunity to take part in exchange programs with numerous international universities and to work on joint research and development projects with industry.