The mission of the department of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Arizona is to develop and maintain programs of excellence in teaching and research that will support the state of Arizona in its development as a leading center for high-technology industry and support national needs for the development and application of electrical-, electronic-, and computer-based high technology. Program Educational Objectives Our program educational objectives have been defined by the faculty with input from our ECE Industrial Advisory Board and ECE alumni. Objective 1: Technical proficiency. Building on fundamental knowledge, graduates should continue to develop technical skills within and across disciplines in electrical and computer engineering or in closely related fields. Objective 2: Professional growth. Graduates should develop and exercise their capabilities for life-long learning to enhance their technical and nontechnical skills. Objective 3: Management skills. Graduates should develop and refine their knowledge and skills for management, communication and professional ethics.

The knowledge gained from the Computer Engineering concentration in the Electrical and Computer Engineering major of mathematics, circuit theory, software design, computer architecture, and systems analysis provides a strong career foundation. Graduates may work as hardware or software engineers, systems specialists, consultants, or project managers in businesses, organizations, and departments in almost any field. Potential Career Areas Software development Hardware design Systems analysis Consulting Project management Testing Technical writing Sample Employers Businesses Government agencies Colleges and universities Schools Nonprofit organizations Consumer electronics manufacturers Defense and aerospace companies Hospitals