DeVry University Computer Degrees

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AS A CAREER CHOICE

Dramatic expansion of computer and communication network use has created many career opportunities for computer engineering technologists. These specialists have a mix of computer hardware and software skills and apply their expertise in diverse areas such as multiprocessor architecture, parallel computing, real-time systems, embedded systems, local and wide area networks, multimedia and the World Wide Web.

Computer engineering technologists take a hands-on approach to designing and implementing computer systems or other digital subsystems, software and interfaces to link computers to other physical systems. They design software systems, create codes and protocols, test and evaluate hardware and software products and processes, and diagnose and solve problems.

Computers and networks are leading technologies driving engineering job markets; thus, graduates with competencies in software development as well as sound knowledge of hardware and engineering processes are in high demand. To this end, DeVry’s Computer Engineering Technology (CET) program integrates coursework in hardware and software technologies crucial to professional success. Graduates are proficient in creating programs that involve development, modification and application of software codes and protocols.

Graduates are prepared for career-entry positions in areas such as:

• Product development
• Software development and support
• Research and development
• Quality assurance
• Computer integrated manufacturing
• Computer analysis
• Computer engineering
• Computer networking
• Information technology
• Software engineering
• Systems analysis
• Test engineering
• Technical documentation
• Applications engineering
• Small business entrepreneurship/management