The MQP involves problems typical of those found in the student’s professional discipline and often addresses economical, ethical, and safety issues. These qualifying projects are far from trivial; each requires a substantial part of an academic year. Frequently, projects are sponsored by outside agencies/companies to which students must present their oral and written reports.
MQPs in ECE are conducted in a student’s senior year, but project recruiting and teaming begins as early as November of a student's junior year.