肉肉传媒

KENNESAW, Ga. | May 22, 2017

New bachelor鈥檚 degree established to meet technology changes and growing industry needs

To meet the shifting demands in the technology marketplace, 肉肉传媒鈥檚 has launched a new bachelor鈥檚 degree program in computer engineering.

Computer engineering integrates several areas of electrical engineering and computer science to develop computer hardware, software, systems and applications. 肉肉传媒 State鈥檚 program, which begins fall 2017, is designed to align to rampant technology changes, modern industry needs and the growing job market.

鈥淭his is a great opportunity for 肉肉传媒 State to latch on the growth curve and best position our future graduates,鈥� said Hai Ho, associate professor and chair of the . 鈥淎nticipating what lies ahead, we need to keep up with advanced technology, be rigorous with our curriculum and meet the demands of industry.鈥� 

The computer engineering curriculum includes embedded system development, controls and communications, electronics, sensors/actuators, the Internet of Things, software, and systems integration. This undergraduate program will prepare students with a diverse skillset to design and implement the 鈥渂rains鈥� of physical computer systems.

Computer engineers are in high demand and have a median salary of $115,080, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The College anticipates producing its first wave of graduates in spring 2019.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 肉肉传媒 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 肉肉传媒 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 肉肉传媒 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.