Computer Engineering (MS)

Overview

The MS in Computer Engineering program provides students with an advanced background in both the hardware and software aspects of computers, and how to make the hardware-software design trade-off inherent in computing today. Traditional Computer Science curricula concentrates primarily on the software side of computing, only introducing hardware architecture as a means to examine software. Traditional Electrical Engineering curricula concentrates almost exclusively on hardware. With the rapid development of computer hardware and software, especially in the past decade. there is a need for engineers knowledgeable in both hardware and software, but more importantly, how they interact.

The New York/New Jersey area is rapidly transforming from a predominantly manufacturing economy to a mixed manufacturing and service economy. Computer Engineers are an integral part of this transformation. With the emergence of a large high technology industry base, this program provides opportunities for professionals in this sector of the economy. Some companies are directly involved in the development of computers, and many more are involved in the creation of computerized instrumentation, control systems, and computer communications. Computer Engineers have the skills required for these companies to succeed. The emerging development of computer networks has created a new end market for Computer Engineers. As manufacturing becomes more high-tech. Computer Engineers provide the skills necessary for these companies to compete successfully in the national and international marketplaces. Other companies not directly in the high-technology sector are users of computers and need computer specialists to keep their organizations operating competitively. Government agencies and military facilities are heavily computerized; Computer Engineers serve important roles In these organizations. The need for Computer Engineers is expected to increase dramatically in the future.

About us

Welcome to the New Jersey Institute of Technology. As the state’s public polytechnic university, we continue to invest in the renewal of our existing facilities in addition to adding new spaces, with the goal of providing exceptional teaching, learning, and living environment.

NJIT offers more than 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in six specialized schools instructed by expert faculty, 98 percent of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Our academic programs are fully accredited by the appropriate accrediting boards, commissions and associations such as Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Our extensive Continuing Professional Education programs and online courses offer important training for professionals already on the job, and our competitive industry internships help land you one of your own. Learn more about our online learning programs.

• $1.74B NJIT's annual economic impact on the State of New Jersey

• #1 nationally in Student Upward Mobility

• NJIT prepares its graduates for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens.

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Our Mission

• In undergraduate, graduate and continuing professional education, preparing students for productive careers and amplifying their potential for lifelong personal and professional growth;

• In the conduct of research with emphasis on applied, interdisciplinary efforts encompassing architecture, design, the sciences, including the physical and life sciences, engineering, mathematics, and infrastructure systems, computing information and communications technologies and management;

• In service to both its urban environment and the broader society of the city, state, nation and global community by conducting public policy studies, making educational opportunities widely available, and initiating community-building projects;

• In contributing to economic development through the state’s largest business incubator system, workforce development, joint ventures with government and the business community, and through the development of intellectual property;

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• Prepares its graduates for positions of leadership as professionals and as citizens;

• Provides educational opportunities for a broadly diverse student body;

• Responds to needs of large and small businesses, state and local governmental agencies, and civic organizations;

• Partners with educational institutions at all levels to accomplish its mission; and

• Advances the uses of sciences, techn ology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as a means of improving the quality of life.

Our Vision

Is to be the preeminent engineering, design, science and technology university known for research and education fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement.