Computer Engineering
What is computer engineering?
Businesses worldwide experience a whole range of problems in areas such as information processing and data transfer, communications, commerce and travel. Computer engineering is the use of digital and computing technologies to solve these problems and it’s a rapidly growing field.
Computer engineers are engaged in many facets of engineering, science and other technology based disciplines. New technologies enable new applications. Computer engineers may work on projects such as building a new pacemaker, designing faster modems or automating a manufacturing process.
Computer engineers are pivotal in modern societies that are dependent on digital technologies.
Want more information about computer engineering? Visit the Engineers Australia website.
Career opportunities
In general, computer engineers find employment in areas such as:
- Embedded microprocessor systems
- Digital control systems
- Image processing
- Digital signal processing
- Tracking and surveillance
- Measurement and sensing
- Data processing systems
- Software engineering
- Biomedical engineering
- Power systems
- Heavy industry
Employment prospects for computer engineering graduates are excellent, with strong demand locally and throughout Australia. Some employers offer scholarships or cadetships for trainees. Many students are offered employment before they complete their degrees.
Accreditation
Our program is accredited by the Institute of Engineers Australia, (trading as Engineers Australia) and affiliated international organisations. This ensures recognition of the qualification throughout Australia and many overseas countries. It is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
