Comparative Analysis of PEO Attainment Among Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Communication) Graduates at Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia

Programme Educational Outcomes (PEO) serve as long-term indicators of graduate achievement and curriculum effectiveness within the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework. This study examines and compares the attainment of PEO among graduates of the Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Communication) (DEP) programme at Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia. The analysis focuses on four key outcomes: the ability to practice as technicians in electronic engineering related fields, contribute to society with ethical and professional responsibility, engage in enterprising activities using engineering and technical skills, and participate in ongoing knowledge enhancement for career development. The findings show that all PEOs met the target Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the evaluated cohorts, indicating strong alignment between the programme’s educational objectives and the curriculum delivered. Although overall attainment was satisfactory, the comparative analysis highlights variations between cohorts that reveal both strengths and areas for further enhancement. These insights support continuous quality improvement efforts and reinforce the effective implementation of OBE within Malaysian polytechnic education.

Programme Educational Outcomes (PEO), Outcome-Based Education (OBE Curriculum Alignment.

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