Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology - Computer Engineering Technology

When it comes to engineering technology, classroom discussion can only go so far in exposing students to the challenges posed by the real world. Middle Tennessee State University's Engineering Technology program excels at placing students in contact with industry professionals in a stimulating and encouraging environment in which to acquire and test the skills and knowledge they will need after college. The Computer Engineering Technology concentration is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (http://www.abet.org) and provides the student with a sound technical base in electric and electronic circuits, digital systems, and computer hardware, software, and networking. Microcontroller, microprocessor, Field Programmable Gate Array, embedded system, and microcomputer applications in the area of control and automation as well as programming, data acquisition, transfer, and analysis are also emphasized. Employment opportunities exist in various fields that require the design, development, analysis, implementation, operation, optimization, and maintenance of electronic circuits, computer hardware, software, networking systems, and/or embedded computer systems. Typical employers include manufacturing, medical, aerospace, instrumentation and control, electrical power management, networking, and customer service sectors.