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Computer Engineering Major

Why major in Computer Engineering at Marian University?

Students in lab Computer Engineering is an essential field within engineering due to its vital role in modern society such as providing computing power, embedded systems, and enabling technological advancements. Since it integrates principles of electrical engineering and computer science, it involves design, development, and maintenance of both hardware and software to build digital systems, and electronic devices and develop programs and applications for them.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree program at Marian University provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for undergraduate students to develop as transformative engineering leaders and impactful global citizens, with an education rooted in Franciscan values. It prepares graduates for a variety of job opportunities upon graduation including hardware design, software development, embedded systems, networking and communication, computer vision and robotics, and more.

Some highlights of the CPE program:

  • Courses taught by caring full-time faculty members with small class sizes to ensure strong student-faculty interaction and collaboration
  • Strong background in core engineering and science courses with course options in advanced programming, operating systems, circuits, electronics, digital systems, networking, microprocessors, control systems, and computer-aided engineering
  • Hands-on lab experiences to emphasize connections between principles of electrical and software engineering to design and build electrical devices and systems
  • Advanced technical elective options that can be used to focus on your interests and emerging fields such as embedded vision systems, and artificial intelligence
  • Year-long multidisciplinary senior design capstone course offering real-world engineering experiences through client-driven projects and national competitions

Facilities

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree curriculum provides a strong background in core engineering and science courses with an emphasis on:

  • Computer Programming
  • Digital Systems
  • Networking and Communication
  • Microprocessors
  • Controls

The Computer Engineering program requires 130 semester credit hours for graduation. Topics cover 30 credits of general math/science, 24 credits of core engineering coursework, and an additional 46 hours of major specific requirements.

Note: a minor is required for graduation at Marian University.

Sample 4-Year Computer Engineering Curriculum

Computer Engineering Four Year Plan and Checklist

Note: This plan is only a sample and will vary by student and course availability. 

A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 major GPA are required for graduation. To meet degree requirements, some disciplines require higher grades in each course or a higher cumulative GPA.

Course descriptions can be found on our online Course Catalog.

Accreditation

The Computer Engineering program is preparing to seek accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.