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Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology Concentration, B.S.

The Computer Engineering Technology Concentration is part of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology offered through the College of Basic and Applied Science at MTSU.

When it comes to engineering technology, classroom discussion can only go so far in exposing students to the challenges posed by the real world. MTSU's Engineering Technology program excels at placing students in contact with industry professionals in a stimulating and encouraging environment in which to Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technology Program will pursue careers in the design, development, analysis, implementation, operation, optimization, and maintenance of electronic circuits, computer hardware, software, networking systems, and/or embedded computer systems. Employment opportunities exist in various fields including manufacturing, medical, aerospace, instrumentation and control, electrical power management, networking, and customer service sectors.

Computer Engineering Technology Highlights

• Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, (https://www.abet.org), under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering Technology.
• Extensive hands-on experience in advanced lab methodologies
• Graduates recruited by regional, national, and international employers

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, a Computer Engineering Technology graduate will have the ability to...

1. Excel in careers in the design, development, analysis, implementation, operation, optimization, and maintenance of electronic circuits, computer hardware, software, networking systems, and/or embedded computer systems in a global marketplace.
2. Lead industry-based, cross-disciplinary projects that are innovative and add value to their respective organizations.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous-life-long learning as evidenced by the attainment of professional certifications, communication and/or leadership training, graduate degrees, being active in professional/technical societies, etc.
4. Serve as a mentor/leader to the next generation of engineering technologists or subordinates and act as a positive change agent in their respective organizations.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the time of their graduation, CET graduates will possess the following skills:

1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.