The Olin Competencies

Qualitative Analysis: Olin graduates will be able to analyze and to solve engineering problems qualitatively.

Quantitative Analysis: Olin graduates will be able to analyze and to solve engineering problems quantitatively.

Teamwork: Olin graduates will be able to contribute effectively in a variety of roles on teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.

Communication: Olin graduates will be able to convey information and ideas effectively, to a variety of audiences, using written, oral, and visual and graphical communication.

Life-long Learning: Olin graduates will be able to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world.

Context: Olin graduates will demonstrate knowledge of the ethical, professional, business, social, and cultural contexts of engineering, and the ability to articulate their own professional and ethical responsibilities.

Design: Olin graduates will be able to develop creative, effective designs that solve real problems.

Diagnosis: Olin graduates will be able to identify and resolve problems within complex systems.

Opportunity Assessment:: Olin graduates will be able to identify opportunities, to predict challenges and costs associated with the pursuit of opportunities, and to muster resources in response to opportunities.