Design and analysis of a new undergraduate Computer Engineering degree – a methodoligical approach serving the future dynamically changing workplace

Abstract

A new proposal from NATIONAL ACADEMIC REFERENCE STANDARDS (NARS-2018) to restructure engineering degrees including Computer Engineering. A transformation from 180 Credit hours with 165 Credit hours for a four years degree beyond a first-year named preparation year in engineering. This paper present a methodology to restructure programs to meet the marketplace. The new market prediction of a domination of Artificial Intelligence application in the industry by 2030, however there is a lower level of adoption. The slower adoption presents a challenge for a curriculum design as we aim to stabilize the course offering, generate market-ready students while being dynamic enough to produce graduate with knowledge for a dynamic marketplace once AI-related graduate are thought after from the industry.