Core Competencies

All five competencies are normally not present in engineering curricula. However, taken as a supplement to NC State’s engineering programs, the competencies are what is required to transform a national engineering program into a global one. The universities are tasked to describe their intended Grand Challenges Scholars Program and how the five competencies will be realized by their students. NC State selects its Grand Challenges Scholars, educates them, evaluates their achievement in the five competencies, and determines how it will recognize them on completion of their program. Each university is responsible for all aspects of its program (other than its agreement to ensure student achievement in the five areas of competency). For more information on how to meet all of the competencies, please look at the Program Standards, Completion Requirements, Approved Coursework, Research Opportunities, and Scholars Council tabs all found below the Current Scholars Menu!

GCSP’s 5 Core Competencies