Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering studies the application of computers and digital systems. Study is intensive and students desiring to develop proficiency in the subfields of computer engineering such as hardware, software, and systems that arise in the design, analysis, development, and application of computers and digital systems, will find this program to be a good fit. Applied skills will enable students to analyze, design, and test digital computer systems, architectures, networks, and processes.
The Computer Engineering curriculum provides a balanced treatment of hardware and software principles; each provides a broad foundation in some combination of computer science and electronic engineering of computers and digital systems with emphasis on theory, analysis, and design. Requirements spread widely across a range of courses and allow revisiting the subject matter with spiral learning taking place. The curriculum contains sufficient flexibility to support various areas of specialization and the program structure allows a broadly-based course of study and provides selection from among many professional electives. In all cases, the culminating design experience takes place after students in the program have developed sufficient depth of coverage in the core subject areas.
The goal of the Computer Engineering program is to prepare students for a professional career in computer engineering by establishing a foundation for lifelong learning and development. Sacred Heart University faculty are known for their hands-on approach to learning, small classrooms, and personal attention to their students. The curriculum and mentorship from faculty provide a platform for further work leading to graduate studies in computer engineering, as well as careers in fields such as business, law, medicine, management and others. Students develop design skills progressively. The process culminates with the senior design course(s), which complements the analytical part of the curriculum. The thorough preparation afforded by the computer engineering curriculum includes the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
Our vision is to create multi-disciplinary, socially-engaged graduates that are business ready.
Our mission is to create entrepreneurial engineers that are masters of their craft by virtue of their technical skills and experience with other disciplines, industry contacts and societal engagement.
Facilities
SHU Engineering has currently one dedicated lab space to foster innovation, creativity, and active learning in which all engineering classes will be held. This 3,000 sqft, makerspace-style lab offers students unique experience in digital printing, electronics, microcontrollers, and robotics. Furthermore, School of Computer Science and Engineering has several state-of-the art computer labs that have recently been built at University’s West Campus (previously headquarters of General Electric) with all necessary engineering and programming software such as MATLAB, LabView, Adobe Suite, Visual Studio, SAP, and more.