Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of EngineeringDepartment
Electrical and Computer EngineeringAvailable
On campusThe computer engineering bachelor’s program at Stevens teaches you the innovative problem-solving skills you need to become leaders in such fields as software development, data structures and algorithms, computer communications and graphics.
In the computer engineering program at Stevens, you’ll study the design, development, and application of digital and computer-based systems for the solution of modern engineering problems, as well as computer software development, data structures and algorithms, and computer communications and graphics.
The computer engineering program’s broad based curriculum and strong technical courses are taught by globally renowned faculty. The department’s student-centric learning environment prepares you for lifelong professional careers of innovation and creativity.
The program culminates with a project-oriented, two-semester senior design course through which future graduates develop the entrepreneurial skills needed to become a future leader in technology. As an undergraduate, you'll have access to state-of-the-art academic and research laboratories where you can create unique parts for their electronic designs, including circuit boards, enclosures and other parts.
Concentrations
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Architecture
Data Engineering
Electronics and Embedded Systems
Image Processing and Multimedia
Networks and Security
Power Engineering
Robotics and Control
Software Engineering and Design
Wireless Communications
The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience
At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our design-focused curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:
The Design Spine: a unique, design-focused, hands-on course every semester that incorporates entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning, culminating with Senior Design, a team capstone project working on prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company
Innovation Expo: an exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas
Engineering Cooperative Education Program: nearly 30% of all engineering students participate in Stevens’ Cooperative Education Program where you get on-the-job experience working for real companies
State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities
Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student
More opportunities for Stevens undergraduate students include:
Double count undergraduate course credits toward a graduate degree and earn your master's faster – in just five years through Stevens' Accelerated Master's Program >
See what it's like to be an electrical or computer engineer at Stevens by visiting the links below.
An ABET Accredited Program
The Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Mission
The mission of the undergraduate computer engineering program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is to provide a balanced education in fundamental principles, design methodologies, and practical experiences in computer engineering, general engineering, and physical and mathematical sciences topics through which graduates can enter into and sustain lifelong professional careers of engineering innovation and creativity.
Program Educational Objectives
The overriding objective of the computer engineering program is to provide graduates with the skills and understanding needed to design and build innovative new products and services. They balance the rival requirements of competitive performance/cost and practical constraints imposed by available technologies.
Graduates of the computer engineering program will:
Be recognized as innovative technical experts who demonstrate advanced understandings of the state-of-the-art in computer engineering, as well as their professional, social and ethical responsibilities
Emerge as technical leaders through their own individual contributions and their abilities to work with and influence others
Function as effective entrepreneurs who nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization
Student Outcomes
By the time of graduation, computer engineering students will attain:
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
a fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of the technology and business processes necessary to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The computer engineering bachelor’s program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Career opportunities include:
Software Engineer
Hardware Engineer
Application Developer
Network Engineer
Agile Team Lead
Web Developer
Firmware Engineer
Computer Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, MasterCard, AT&T, Lockheed Martin, Goldman Sachs, Picatinny Arsenal
A Tech Forward Education
The co-op program is incredible. It’s rare to be able to work at a Fortune 500 company as a student and get that kind of real-world experience on your resume.
Ann Marie Guanlao McCaughey
Computer Engineering Student
Stevens has not only prepared me for what lies ahead professionally; Stevens also connected me with incredible individuals who have enriched my journey, especially from Launchpad. The sense of community and support from fellow students and faculty made my educational journey all the more rewarding.
Diana Rosado
Computer Engineering Graduate
Through the help of the Electrical and Computer Engineering department faculty and other Steven’s programs such as iSTEM@Stevens and Launchpad, I’ve really been able to find my passions within the department and love for the work that I do—enough so that it’s sparked me to go for my Ph.D. following graduation.
Jayden M. Pereira
Computer Engineering Graduate
I really liked the close-knit environment that Stevens offered. I appreciated the variety of courses offered compared to other programs.
Jayden M. Pereira
Computer Engineering Graduate
The co-op program is incredible. It’s rare to be able to work at a Fortune 500 company as a student and get that kind of real-world experience on your resume.
Ann Marie Guanlao McCaughey
Computer Engineering Student
Stevens has not only prepared me for what lies ahead professionally; Stevens also connected me with incredible individuals who have enriched my journey, especially from Launchpad. The sense of community and support from fellow students and faculty made my educational journey all the more rewarding.
Diana Rosado
Computer Engineering Graduate
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