SVSU's computer engineering program bridges electrical and computer engineering, preparing students for real-world engineering design and entrepreneurship opportunities. The program offers students a general education in engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics, along with intensive study in computer science that blends electrical engineering perspectives to deliver a research-driven and highly effective program. As with all of SVSU's engineering programs, the computer engineering curriculum is noted for the hands-on lab and design experiences that are integrated throughout the curriculum and culminates in an industry-partnered senior project experience. This capstone design project incorporates all aspects of the design process, from project planning, feasibility studies and technical report writing to prototype construction and project documentation.
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
About
SVSU's undergraduate program in Computer Engineering provides students with a strong practical and theoretical background in both the hardware and the software aspects of computer-based systems, along with the engineering analysis, design, and implementation skills necessary to work between the two. Course work integrated into the curriculum include digital systems, computer organization and architecture, processor interfacing techniques, VLSI, advanced electronics, and embedded system design. Students have the opportunity to apply their design and analysis knowledge through faculty-mentored, hands-on undergraduate research projects with industry partners.
Cardinal Points
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No teaching assistants at SVSU. Our Engineering and Computer Science faculty members work directly with students to help them achieve their goals.
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The program's curriculum is noted for its hands-on lab and design experiences, which culminates into a major design experience.
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Students engage in research projects with faculty and have published peer-reviewed articles at conferences and in journals.
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Beyond The Books
Fieldwork
Co-op and internship opportunities are available with leading industries.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
SVSU Society of Women Engineers (SWE) student branch is aimed to provide leadership skills for women in the field of engineering by providing opportunities to participate in local and national SWE conferences.
Community Engagement
SVSU is committed to engaging K-12 underrepresented students in Great Lakes Bay Region in many hands-on classroom activities.
Our Students After Graduation...
Employers
Nexteer
Consumers Energy
HallaMechatronics
Dow Chemical Company
General Motors Company
Ford Motor Company
Federal, State and Local Governments
Graduate Programs
Michigan Technological University
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Career Opportunities
Software Engineer
Software Developer
Computer Engineer
Data Engineer
After Graduation
- 7% projected growth for employment of computer hardware engineers through 2033. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
- $155,020 is the median yearly pay for computer hardware engineers in May 2024. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
- 17% projected growth for employment of software developers, QA analysts, and testers through 2033. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
- $133,080 is the median yearly pay for software developers in May 2024. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
- $102,610 is the median yearly pay for software quality assurance analysts and testers in May 2024. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
With a bachelor’s degree from SVSU’s Computer Engineering program, graduates pursue careers in software and hardware design, robotics, embedded systems, network security, product development, and graduate engineering programs.
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