Computer Engineering

In a collaborative, hands-on environment, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, plus an in-depth look at data networking and communication. Bonus? Nearly 100 percent of our electrical engineering students find work within two months of graduation — and many commit to jobs before they even graduate!

What You’ll Learn

As a computer engineering major, you will:

• Research, design and develop computing components, such as microprocessors, circuit boards and computer chips, to create more powerful systems.
• Learn how to ensure computer hardware components work together with the latest software.
• Learn the theory and applications of electricity, electronics, electromagnetism, control systems, signal processing and telecommunications.
• Develop a solid foundation in calculus, statistics, chemistry, physics and differential equations.
• Collaborate with other students in Merrimack’s state-of-the-art labs.

Hands-on Learning

You will have the opportunity to take part in internships and other experiential learning opportunities, or co-ops. It’s your chance to gain real-world experience working for industry leaders like Raytheon,  Phillips Medical and the MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Career Options

As a graduate of our computer engineering program, you will be well equipped to pursue advanced studies or a career in computer engineering. Possible positions for computer engineering majors include:              

• Computer hardware engineer
• Computer network architect
• Electrical engineer
• IT consultant
• Robotics lead
• Systems administrator

What You Will Take

You will take a combination of required and elective courses to satisfy the bachelor of science degree requirements.

Required Courses 

CSC 1610	Problem Solving with Programming
CSC 2710	Analysis of Algorithms I
CSC 2820	Data Structures
CSC 3320	Operating Systems
CSC 4720	Computer Architecture
CSC 5935	Data Networking
EEN 3210	Electronics I
EEN 1001W	Introduction to Engineering
EEN 1200	Digital Fundamentals
EEN 2140	Circuit Theory II
EEN 2270	Embedded Microprocessors
EEN 4125	Discrete Time Signals and Systems
EEN 4960	Design Project I
EEN 4970	Design Project II
CSC XXXX or EEN XXXX	Two computer science or electrical engineering electives.

Cognate Courses

CHM 1110	General Chemistry I
MTH 1217	Calculus I
MTH 1218	Calculus II
MTH 1314	Discrete Mathematics
MTH 1505	Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers
MTH 3335	Linear Algebra
PHY 2211	Physics I
PHY 2212	Physics II