Assessment Results Discipline-Specific Knowledge MSU Civil Engineering students possess a strong understanding of fundamentals in the civil engineering discipline, and are particularly strong in basic sciences. Employers consider MSU Civil Engineering students to have a strong work ethic and a willingness to solve problems and contribute to the company's product. Graduates from the program are well prepared for the work environment. Ninety percent of CE graduates receive job offers. Communication Skills Communiction skills vary widely from student to student.
Most students possess strong written and oral skills while others have struggled.
Employers applaud some graduates and have shown concern for others. The Fundamentals of Engineering exam is the primary tool used to assess problem-solving skills within the Civil Engineering curriculum. Civil Engineering graduates from MSU are well prepared in the fundamentals of engineering, which includes critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, analytical synthesis, and decision making. Because the FE is not required, it is not an assessment of our entire program. We have found that basic engineering skills, technical abilities, work ethics, and computer skills are the strongest.