Computer Engineering Technology degree
Computer Engineering Technology degree
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I'm an Industrial Engineer by trade, and I'm curious about a master's degree program offered at the University of Southern Mississippi. It's the MS in Computer Engineering Technology, and I was wondering if I would be able to do the same things as a Computer Engineer, and how good/bad that degree would look when I try and find a job in the field. Thank you very much!!





RE: Computer Engineering Technology degree
RE: Computer Engineering Technology degree
It is not a typical combination, but can be very rewarding.
RE: Computer Engineering Technology degree
RE: Computer Engineering Technology degree
Perhaps the best resource to help you understand any advantages would be your local ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) organization.
Regarding imotic's question: it really depends upon what you wish to accomplish. Personally, I would recommend the more technical approach, that is, the MS over the MBA. But it really depends upon your desired career goals.
RE: Computer Engineering Technology degree
RE: Computer Engineering Technology degree
One thing to check when looking at schools is it ABET accedited or working towards acceditation. Several states are looking at PE registration for Computer Engineers. Good thing, I think, if they are developing mission critial applications (microcontrolled based controls for medical equipment, sfety, plant operations etc.) Just think how many problems one has with a windows based system.
Check out McMaster University in Canada. I met several faculty members at a ACM conference.
Having developed and installed over 200 microprocessor-based control systems (from the oil fiels in Northern Alaska, to the jungles in the Phillipines to The middle-east) I know the demand is out there for engineers with computer experience. When you market yourself, push both of your engineering and computer skills.
One of my former students is now a software engineer developing very high-end CAD systems, his degree was Mechanical Engineering.
Good Luck, Rich