Electrical Engineering is that branch of Engineering that deals with the study of the application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. This program trains electrical engineers to design electric circuits and equipment. They work on large power plants as well in small hardware companies which include designing, manufacturing and operating power plants, industrial machinery, electrical motors, computer chips and ignition systems for automobiles, aircraft, space crafts, and all kinds of engines. The curriculum is designed to educate students for entry-level positions in industry and other engineering organizations or prepare them for graduate studies. It also provides students with broad exposure to other disciplines allowing for subsequent education in other professions, as well as promoting self-learning and personal development to excel in our rapidly advancing society. The curriculum is composed of four groups of courses. The first group prepares students with a strong foundation in physical sciences and mathematics; the second expounds the fundamentals of design and analysis of systems; the third teaches specialized areas of electrical engineering; the fourth, from humanities and social sciences, exposes students to contemporary issues and awareness of diverse cultures.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with today’s needs while living with a respect for Auburn's traditions and spirit.