Computer Engineering Technology BTech -- About The Field

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the field of computer engineering technology? Here's what you need to know. Computer engineering is a discipline that integrates several fields of computer science and electrical engineering required to develop computer hardware and software. The term computer engineering covers a range of intertwined IT disciplines. The three general branches of computer engineering are hardware, software, and network engineering. Professionals in the computer engineering industry are involved in developing, operating, and testing computer systems and work with both hardware and software to ensure that they operate at proper efficiency. Typical duties of those who work in computer engineering technology roles include create and implement solutions for computer-related issues and provide technical support to staff members, test and analyze computer systems ensuring hardware and software work together optimally. Analyze software, hardware, and communication requirements for new computer systems. Develop and manage data acquisition instrumentation and systems. Design and build new computer hardware and software. Design, build, and manage data communications networks. Oversee the manufacturing process for computer systems and project management. What does it take to be in the field of computer engineering technology? City Tech's Computer Engineering Technology Program provides students with hands-on experience and courses that expand their independent thinking and analysis within computer engineering. There is an emphasis on advanced mathematics, programming, and hands-on experience to ensure high-quality education and open doors to diverse career opportunities. Students are provided with individualized laboratory instruction, using state-of-the-art equipment to build their own devices for take-home experimentation. The Bachelor of Technology degree is an ABET accredited program which assures confidence that a collegiate program has met the standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce. Additionally, City Tech's Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor of Technology program is the only one of its kind within the CUNY system where students practice in multiple disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and computing. Students and faculty have earned scholarships and recognition from professional associations in the industry. So, where can City Tech's Computer Engineering Technology program take you? This degree program allows graduates to find positions as Computer Support Information Technology Specialist Software Developer Computer Hardware Engineer Electromechanical Mechatronics Specialist Embedded Systems Internet of Things Developer Network Engineer Administrator Project Manager Field Engineer and many others. Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technology Program can find internships and other employment at major companies in the New York metro area and elsewhere in the field. Some of these companies are shown here. The median entry-level annual wage for a graduate of the BTech program can range, but most recently look like this. Professionals with years of experience in the industry combined with this degree can earn higher salaries. If you have any questions about the Bachelor of Technology degree program in Computer Engineering Technology at City Tech, visit us online, via email, or stop into our offices located in Voorhees Hall at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge in downtown Brooklyn.