Computer Engineering Technology
Degree Program

Joel R. Weinstein, MSIS,
Coordinator for Computer Engineering Technology

Computer Engineering Technology is the fastest growing discipline within the School of Engineering Technology. As computers take responsibility for everything from turning off your headlights to controlling access to bank accounts, the need for engineering technologists who understand the technology and the human implications of computer applications will continue to increase.

At Northeastern, our graduates work in fields ranging from network design and deployment through technical sales for companies of all sizes and disciplines. Because the computer is no longer constrained to the technically proficient, our focus closely monitors the business and human side of computer engineering technology. We promote team development, presentation skills, and multi-discipline activities throughout your stay at Northeastern.

Our courses are filled with real-world applications, many hands-on opportunities, and a faculty that maintains literacy in the latest developments in computer engineering. Computer engineering technology provides an ideal career path for people-oriented individuals who enjoy riding the leading edge of computer applications as these modern machines find their way into new ways of solving old problems.

We invite you to contact us for more information or for a personal tour.

Program Objectives

The CET programs offer a broad preparation for applied engineering practice. Graduates will demonstrate excellence by integrating technical, societal, and business knowledge through their professional and educational experiences.

Emphasis is placed on understanding how engineering principles are applied in practice towards many of the following subject areas:

	Software Development
	Computer Systems Administration
	Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Systems
	Digital/Embedded Systems
	Electro-mechanical Systems

These subject areas can provide productive employment in many industry sectors including Energy, Security, Industrial Controls, Biotechnology, Building Mechanical Contracting Services, Transportation, and Entrepreneurial Product Development.

Program Outcomes

	Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct tests on prototype or developed systems and effectively communicate the results via written reports and oral presentations to the different stakeholders.
	Demonstrate the ability to correctly configure, install and use basic electronic hardware and operating system/application software in conventional use with existing computer systems.
	Learn and demonstrate proficiency with current forms of application software and operating systems that are in use in the industry of choice.
	Integrate, extend and extrapolate text and reference book learning, coop experiences, course and laboratory work experiences in order to demonstrate potential solutions to “real world” engineering problems.
	Demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team while committing to the quality of results and timeliness of project execution.
	Recognize and respect the diverse but competent abilities, cultural and personal differences of team members and clients and organizations during the implementation of an ethical solution to an engineering technology problem.

Semester Curriculum

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Minors

Computer Engineering Technology