Computer Engineering, BS
Engineering and Computing
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
Students in the Computer Engineering (CpE) program are trained in the areas of hardware architecture, software engineering, hardware-software integration, signal and image processing, instrumentation and filter design, and computer networking. The objective is to provide excellence in education so that our graduates become critical thinkers, creative problem solvers and life-long learners. Our graduates are trained to stay current in their field of expertise and to excel in their respective organizations. Furthermore, the CpE program provides students with a solid foundation necessary for pursuing advanced studies in computing and related disciplines that bridge hardware designs with new software developments.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Computer Support Specialists
- Mathematical Technicians
- Electronic Drafters
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree
Wages & Employment Trends for Computer Software Engineers:
| Florida Median income | $90,290 |
| Florida rate of growth | +28% |
| National Median wages | $102,880 |
| National Projected growth | +20% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1032.00
Contact Information
Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Herman Watson
hwatson@fiu.edu
(305) 348-3018
Undergraduate Advisor
Mr. Mario Sanchez
sanchem@fiu.edu
(305) 348-3723
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
10555 West Flagler Street, Room EC 3900
Miami, Florida 33174
(305) 348-2807
http://www.cec.fiu.edu/