Electronics Prototyping and Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronics Prototyping and Engineering

The Electronics Prototyping and Engineering bachelor’s program is a 240 ECTS credit, Level 6 (NQF/SQF) undergraduate engineering program developed by Eurasian Technological University and registered by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The program is designed to train highly qualified engineers capable of designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying embedded systems, electronic devices, and intelligent IoT solutions for industrial, scientific, and commercial applications.

Program Aim and Scope

The primary goal of the program is to prepare specialists with strong competencies in analog and digital electronics, embedded system design, microcontrollers, FPGA-based systems, printed circuit board (PCB) development, signal processing, mechatronics, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Graduates acquire both theoretical knowledge and extensive practical skills, enabling them to solve complex engineering problems and participate in the full lifecycle of high-tech product development—from concept and modeling to prototyping, production, and deployment.

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum consists of general education disciplines, basic engineering courses, and professional and advanced specialization modules. The total workload amounts to 240 credits, typically completed over 3–4 academic years.

General and foundational training includes economics and financial literacy, law and anti-corruption culture, ecology and life safety, research methodology, project management, and social aspects of sustainable development. These subjects provide graduates with competencies in economic analysis, legal compliance, safety standards, research methods, teamwork, and ethical responsibility.

Core engineering training focuses on electronics and embedded systems. Students study:

• Analog and digital electronics
• Microcontroller programming (STM32)
• Algorithmization and real-time data processing
• System design and modeling
• High-speed and high-frequency electronics
• Printed circuit board design and topological modeling

A significant portion of the curriculum (over 60% of professional credits) is devoted to hands-on laboratory work, simulations, and project-based learning using industry-standard tools such as Cadence Allegro, MATLAB/Simulink, SystemC, Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and FPGA development environments (VHDL/Verilog).

Advanced and Specialized Training

At the advanced stage, students focus on high-performance and intelligent systems, including:

• FPGA-based embedded systems and simulation
• Real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, QNX, VxWorks)
• High-load and high-speed embedded systems
• Digital signal processing (DSP)
• Cyber-physical systems
• Industrial and intelligent IoT systems

Special emphasis is placed on IoT technologies, aligned with the national professional standard “Development of IoT Systems” (2022). Students work with industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, Modbus, OPC UA, CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, USB, and PCIe, and study cloud and edge computing architectures, cybersecurity fundamentals, and AI integration in embedded devices.

Prototyping, Manufacturing, and Reverse Engineering

The program uniquely integrates electronics prototyping, additive manufacturing, and reverse engineering. Students gain competencies in:

• PCB reconstruction and optimization
• 3D scanning and CAD modeling
• Additive manufacturing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS, DMLS)
• Modular and movable prototype design

This allows graduates to design and manufacture functional prototypes and optimize existing engineering solutions for industrial use.

Research and Innovation

Students develop strong research and innovation skills, including experimental design, data analysis, technical documentation, and intellectual property fundamentals. The program encourages participation in research projects, applied development tasks, and innovation-oriented activities, preparing graduates for both industrial careers and further academic study.

Learning Outcomes and Career Readiness

Graduates demonstrate competencies in:

• Designing and producing embedded and IoT systems
• Developing software and hardware for real-time applications
• Applying signal processing and high-speed interface techniques
• Working in interdisciplinary engineering teams
• Conducting applied research and innovation activities

Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the degree of:

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Graduates are qualified for roles such as Embedded Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, IoT Specialist, FPGA Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, and Engineer-Programmer, or for continuation to master’s-level studies in engineering and related fields.