As a Computer Engineering major at SHU, you’ll gain a unique experience with an innovative curriculum that combines technological tools and student-centered, project-based learning with industry integration.
Why Earn Your BS in Computer Engineering at Sacred Heart?
With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree from SHU, you will explore computer science, electronic engineering, and digital systems with an emphasis on theory, analysis, and design. You won’t just develop your technical savvy -- you’ll enhance your communication skills and emerge from the program able to communicate complex computer engineering concepts to a range of audiences.
Sacred Heart’s computer engineering curriculum is aligned with industry-needed competencies, providing the platform for a successful career in computer engineering, systems engineering, software engineering or programming. You will discover the best of both the hardware and software worlds immersed with the entrepreneurial resources and connections of the Welch College of Business & Technology.
In the computer engineering program, you will also:
Benefit from small class sizes with personal attention from accomplished faculty who are industry leaders
Learn to analyze, design, and test digital computer systems, architectures, networks, and processes
Develop transdisciplinary skills and proficiency in subfields of computer engineering, such as hardware, software, and systems
Gain exposure to a variety of industries and applications via partnerships with local businesses and business leaders
Work in the 11,000 square foot, state-of-the-art IDEA Lab, filled with engineering “toys” including microcontrollers, drones, sensors, 3D printers, and laser cutters
Have access to the Advanced Vehicle Research Studio (AVRS), a one-of-kind teaching drone lab
Collaborate with other computer engineering students in local and statewide competitions
Expand your knowledge and have fun while participating in on-campus engineering events
Have access to facilities such as the engineering lab (IDEA Lab), motion capture/gaming lab, more than 10 computer classrooms, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and AR/VR Labs
Complete an internship with nearby affiliate companies or on campus in our computer support center or network operations center and IDEA Lab
Participate in SHU Innovate, a student engineering club
IDEA Lab
The IDEA Lab is an open lab space where people can explore, tinker, invent and discover using tools and equipment such equipment as 3D printers, laser cutters and electronics—essentially, every tool needed to innovate in the computer field.
Partner with industry leaders
We have several industry partners that we work closely with through internships and full-time job opportunities. Students get to interact with engineers from companies through capstone projects, class visits, and mentoring. We know our students’ abilities and skills and pay personal attention to find them the right fit. Recent, industry-led/sponsored projects:
Kinima Fit: Virtual fitness trainer software and hardware development.
TPR2: Design and development of a 3d printer and extruder for flame retardant plastics.
MPI: Mentoring by MPI professionals, software development.
SHU is the only university in Connecticut that hosts engineering within its business school, which has shown significant advantages-- and the job market is thriving. There are currently 6,000 computer engineering jobs available within 100 miles of SHU.
Graduate prepared for a career in computer engineering
With a Computer Engineering degree from SHU, you’ll be prepared for a career as a:
Hardware/software engineer
Web and app developer/programmer
Systems engineer
Technology consultant
Digital systems designer
Dual Degree Program Options for Computer Engineering Majors
Sacred Heart University’s dual degree programs provide a defined pathway for incoming freshmen to move seamlessly from an undergraduate to a graduate degree.
While some of our dual degree programs require specific undergraduate majors, others are open to almost all undergraduate disciplines. Apply to a dual degree program as an incoming freshman and you’ll have the opportunity to be admitted directly into the graduate program of your choice at the same time as your admission as an undergraduate student. Students are encouraged to reach out to your admissions counselor to discuss dual degree options.
Where Can You Gowith a Bachelors in Computer Engineering?
From career options to furthering your education, there are countless directions your degree can take you.
Use your advanced technological skills to protect the digital world. Join the fight against forces that threaten the online functionality of businesses and governments. Learn to prevent, detect, address and recover from cyber incidents and security breaches.
Start developing your business and advance your managerial skills. Create your own path to an MBA degree by selecting one of five areas of concentration.
Computer Engineering
The Artificial Intelligence Lab at Sacred Heart University's School of Computer Science & Engineering
Sacred Heart University and Code.org hosted the 2019 CT Teacher Con at West Campus
Sacred Heart University's School of Computer Science & Engineering participated in the annual Fairfield County Global Game Jam at Stamford's Ferguson Library
Sacred Heart University engineering student maneuvers a micro drone through an obstacle in the IDEA Lab.
The 2nd annual Sacred Heart University School of Computer Science & Engineering's Science Olympiad Invitational
Sacred Heart University engineering student in the IDEA Lab at West Campus