Computer Science & Engineering Program
Multifaceted Job Preparation
Professionals with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and maintain complex computer and software systems are in high demand across industries and government agencies. Computer science engineers hold some of the best technology jobs in nearly every field, for example:
- aerospace
- medicine
- environmental monitoring
- smart homes
- traffic management
- flight control
- earthquake prediction
Jobs with high-tech employers such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Medtronic and NASA range from database administration, systems analysis, computer programming and software development to engineering for machine learning, AI, cybersecurity and big data.
Multidisciplinary Curriculum in Step with Industry
Learn to apply computer science theory and software development to the design of large, networked, scalable computing systems. Select technical electives from courses in software, computer science and computer engineering.
Real-World Learning
All students do projects and research using technology, tools, languages and methodologies in a range of applications. The programs emphasize not only computing theory and technical skills, but also communication, teamwork, critical thinking and professionalism.
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"Being part of this very interdisciplinary engineering college exposes our students not only to computer science knowledge but also applications in a wide variety of engineering domains."
-Michael Wu, ECE department head
"The demand for computer science and engineering roles is consistently high. This program elevates the workforce abilities within Arizona."
-Karla Morales, Arizona Tech Council regional VP and Dean's Advisory Council member