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George Mason University Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Fairfax, USA

4 years

English

Full time

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USD 4,897 / per semester **

On-Campus

* for International student | Domestic student is 1st of February

** in-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 16,980 - out-of-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 1,803 - mandatory student fee

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    About : The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering focuses on the integration of hardware and software systems. The program covers essential topics like computer architecture, embedded systems, and digital electronics. Students will engage in both theoretical and practical experiences, preparing them for challenges in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore various career paths including software engineering, hardware design, and systems analysis. They may work in diverse sectors such as technology, telecommunications, and automotive industries, where their skills in both hardware and software will be highly valued.

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The field of computer engineering can be described as a blend of electrical engineering and computer science. It is an amalgam of the computer hardware orientation of an electrical engineering program and the operating systems and languages of a computer science program. Computer engineers are involved in the research, development, design, production, and operation of a wide variety of digital systems, from integrated circuits to computer systems and large-scale computer networks.

Classes in the department are taught by experienced faculty who have been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for their research and teaching excellence. They have been awarded more than 35 patents and have $7M in active research grants. Many of them have also won prestigious research and teaching awards and a number of them are elected as fellows of professional organizations such as the IEEE.

Students gain hands-on experience in the virtual and physical space in the numerous laboratories in the school’s building. The dual semester-long senior design project effort is one of the highlights of the computer engineering program. Some recent projects included a fire extinguisher that uses sound to put out fires, a remote-controlled robot that is small and agile enough to go places too small or dangerous for humans, and an unmanned aerial system that can perform search and rescue operations.

A senior design lab is available for students to design and build a working prototype of an electronic device or system. Some equipment found in that lab includes machines used for PCB prototyping, 3-D printing, and laser-based cutting tools.

Career opportunities exist in engineering design and development such as hardware/software co-design and integration, embedded system programming, mobile system and application development, robot and drone design, and cloud and big data computing. Other opportunities include engineering management, consultancy, technical sales, and patent law. The program provides strong preparation for graduate study.

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