Program Overview

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Computer Engineering, B.S.

The Computer Engineering program at Florida Tech focuses on the design and analysis of computer hardware, software, operating systems, and networks. With an emphasis on practical application, this program provides a strong foundation in programming, software development, and electronics. Electives allow students to specialize in rapidly growing subfields, such as speech recognition, robotics, and remote sensing.

Program Description

Computer engineering is an ever-advancing field with seemingly endless emerging specialties, presenting an exciting, interesting, and lucrative career path. The program encompasses the entire spectrum of the field, from basic building blocks to system design. After completing core classes, students can choose from upper-level electives to dive deeper into topics of interest.

Careers in Computer Engineering

Earning a B.S. in Computer Engineering opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Software engineer
• Research and development (R&D) engineer
• Software test engineer
• Software engineering manager
• Product engineer
• Network engineer
• Field service engineer
• Project manager
• Cybersecurity consultant
• Solutions analyst
• Senior application developer

Advanced Degree Options

After earning their computer engineering degree, students can pursue graduate and professional degrees in a range of computer science, engineering, information technology, and business specialties at Florida Tech and other prestigious universities. Post-graduate programs include:

• Computer Engineering, M.S.
• Systems Engineering, M.S.
• Computer Science, Ph.D.

Curriculum

The Computer Engineering curriculum includes classes such as:

• Computer Design
• Software/Hardware Integration
• Computer Architecture Students can check the catalog for a description of all courses and detailed degree requirements.

Research Areas

Research topics in computer engineering include:

• Fiber optics
• Internet programming
• Machine learning
• Microelectronics
• Speech recognition technology
• Wireless systems Students also have the option to participate in a 10-week summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation.

Locations Offered

The Computer Engineering program is offered at the Melbourne Campus.

Accreditation

The Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Related Programs

Students may also be interested in:

• Software Engineering, B.S.
• Computer Science, B.S.
• Electrical Engineering, B.S.