BS Computer Engineering Technology at University of New Hampshire

Programme overview

Computer Engineering Technology (CET) is the fusion of hardware and software engineering, focusing on the design, development and testing of computer firmware. Unlike traditional electrical engineering, CET emphasizes both programming and digital hardware, preparing graduates to work with microcontrollers, networking and system architecture. This discipline is essential in industries like telecommunications, automation and cybersecurity, where professionals bridge the gap between electronics and computing solutions.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies | Department: Engineering Technology | Duration: 128 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

128-credit programme. Required courses include COMP 525 Data Structures Fundamentals; COMP 530 Machine and Network Architecture; COMP 550 Networking Concepts; COMP 560 Ethics and the Law in the Digital Age; COMP 625 Data Structures and Algorithms; COMP 720 Database Systems and Technologies.

Career pathways

Unlike traditional electrical engineering, CET emphasizes both programming and digital hardware, preparing graduates to work with microcontrollers, networking and system architecture.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall semester entry and Spring semester entry for first-year students; Spring Decision plan available.

UNH Manchester: Fall and Spring semester entry for first-year and transfer students.

First-year deadlines: Spring Decision October 15; Early Action November 15; Regular Decision February 1; financial aid priority date March 1. Select majors (Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, CHHS Undeclared) have a December 1 priority deadline. Applications are made through the Common Application. SAT and ACT scores are optional.

UNH Manchester first-year: Fall Early Action November 15, Fall Regular Decision April 1, Spring November 15; transfer: Fall April 1, Spring November 15; FAFSA priority March 1. Application fee $50 for N.H. residents and $65 for non-residents; SAT/ACT optional.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unh.edu/

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