Computer Engineering Technology degree 1

[JonesMCh]

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!!

 

I believe computer engineering technlogy focuses on more industrial type activities. Having a bachelers in Industrial engineering you could do little of what a computer or electrical engineering student could do unless you did some major work, wayyy different fields.<br>

 

[Mandy]

Utilizing the computer knowledge for engineering applications can yield great results. There are many companies that need people with both skills.<br>
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It is not a typical combination, but can be very rewarding.

 

[imotic]

right now, I'm studying for my BA in Computer Science (mostly programming). I'm thinking I should either go into Computer Engineering for a Master's or an MBA. What would be the pros and cons of both?

 

[Pali]

I'm not certain about the University of Southern Mississippi, and these things do vary by school. But in genereal, computer engineering technology will prepare you to work in the field of developing software for hardware. Specifically, that means writing device drivers, micro code for specific architectures, and operating systems. That said, there are many techniques associated with this discipline which will facilitate accomplishment of general software and hardware tasks e.g., writing software to help with your industrial engineering tasks, understanding the advantages of changing the hardware for your computer, etc.

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.

 

Hi, Now that I understand the difference between computer science and engineering. I'd like to know which one is in more demand currently and in future expectations? Also does anyone recommend any specific universities in canada for computer engineering other than waterloo ? Thanks

 

[Rich2001]

Both are and will remain in demand.

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