As they work toward achieving the educational benefits outlined for students, each of the degree programs within the College of Computer Engineering and Science (CCES) maintain values consistent with the goals and objectives of PMU. The development of six distinctive competencies is considered to be of value to all effective professionals, whether they are advancing their education at the graduate or undergraduate levels. The six PMU defining competencies are:

• Communication
• Technological Competence
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Professional Competence
• Teamwork
• Leadership