- Four required blocks of co-op mean nearly a year of hands-on, full-time paid work experience in industry.
- Choose from two professional options: audio or telecommunications
- Accelerated Bachelor/Master's Degree: Earn two degrees in less time by pursuing your BS in computer engineering technology and your MS in computer science.
Medical diagnostic equipment, digital cameras, missile guidance systems, anti-lock brakes, autonomous vehicles, network routers, and smartphones. What do all of these have in common? They're all examples of tech that use embedded systems. And, they are all examples of tech developed by computer engineers who have an in-depth knowledge of hardware design, programming, and problem-solving.
RIT's Computer Engineering Technology Degree
When you study computer engineering technology, you'll design embedded systems for a range of applications such as medical diagnostic equipment, digital cameras, missile guidance systems, anti-lock brakes, autonomous vehicles, network routers, and smartphones, small appliances, and more. The embedded systems designer must be proficient in hardware design, programming, and problem-solving. The major is designed to meet the industry's ever-increasing need for engineers with an in-depth knowledge of hardware and software design. The curriculum bridges the gap between hardware and software by providing a solid foundation in each and integrating them with intensive classroom and laboratory experiences.
The Perfect Combination of Hardware and Software
The computer engineering technology degree is designed to meet today's ever-increasing need for engineers with an in-depth knowledge of hardware and software design. The curriculum bridges the gap between hardware and software by providing a solid foundation in each and integrating them with intensive classroom and laboratory experiences.
From a software perspective, you'll gain experience in cutting-edge development with programming languages currently used in industry. You'll immerse yourself in industry standards for application software development, understand the process for creating development application code, and master state-of-the-art problem-solving techniques. In numerous courses you'll utilize embedded "C" real-time operating systems programming.
The hardware focus is on digital systems design and development. From low-level gate design to high-end microprocessors, you'll gain an architectural understanding of computer systems. The curriculum includes in-depth design and analysis of combinational logic, sequential logic and state machines, micro-controller systems, and microprocessor systems. You'll perform FPGA development and design in a hardware description language using industry-standard computer-aided engineering tools.
Elective courses may be used to pursue a four-course option in audio or telecommunications, or you may use electives to specialize in a particular area of industry or pursue a personal interest.
Through a capstone experience in your fifth year, you'll integrate what you've learned throughout the curriculum, as well as on your co-ops, to a team-based project. Past capstone projects include autonomous rovers and self-guided drones.
Our emphasis on hardware and software design, along with a solid foundation in math, science, and the liberal arts, produces students who are well-prepared to enter the workforce as design engineers or to pursue advanced degrees. Through required cooperative education, you'll graduate with real, hands-on engineering experience in the field. Computer engineering technology majors gain in-depth knowledge and a breadth of experience that inspires them to pursue successful careers in their chosen professional field and embark on a path of lifelong learning.
Engineering vs. Engineering Technology
Two dynamic areas of study, both with outstanding outcomes rates. Which do you choose?
What's the difference between engineering and engineering technology? It's a question we're asked all the time. While there are subtle differences in the course work between the two, choosing a major in engineering vs. engineering technology is more about identifying what you like to do and how you like to do it.
Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees
Today's careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT's Combined Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more. Learn more about our accelerated bachelor's/master's degrees and how you can prepare for your future faster.
+1 MBA: Students who enroll in a qualifying undergraduate degree have the opportunity to add an MBA to their bachelor's degree after their first year of study, depending on their program. Learn how the +1 MBA can accelerate your learning and position you for success.