Computer Engineering Technology

This diverse program enables you to graduate as a computer engineering technologist with both hardware and software skills. You will acquire competence in programming while gaining knowledge of electronics and networking, along with a variety of software, hardware and operating systems that work together to make computers and electronic devices function. You will begin by developing skills with courses in programming, electronics, and telecommunications, then, you'll concentrate on building software skills and expertise in hardware, operating systems and networking. Throughout the program, you will be gaining hands-on experience with various operating systems and networking protocols found in industry. Your final year focuses on integrating what you have learned through examining the inner workings of networks, comparing different computer architectures, and completing a major project. The curriculum is updated and reviewed regularly and is therefore subject to change.

Program Options

The current Transfer Guide has more information on the options for this program at: transferguide.humber.ca

In the Calendar

For more information on any of the following, please see the current Academic Calendar.

Career Opportunities

The Computer Engineering Technology program will prepare you to become a programmer with hardware and software skills. You will acquire competence in computer programming, knowledge of basic electronics and an understanding of the software and hardware that run different computer systems.

Graduates of Computer Engineering find jobs in technical programming systems support, network administration, technical support and product maintenance. They might work for developers, vendors or purchasers of computer products. Graduates report that the skills learned at Humber serve them in creating varied and interesting career paths.

Industry Demand

Computers and other electronic equipment generated sales of over $31.6 billion at the wholesale level in 2007, up 6.7 per cent over the year before for the largest annual increase since 1999. Work in technical programming systems support, network administration, technical support and product maintenance. Opportunities exist with developers, vendors, and purchasers of computer products.

Software & Technology

Half of class time for students is spent on dedicated computer and network labs.

Student Work

The Micro-Mouse Competition is the final project of the third year computer engineering students. The design challenge is to build an autonomous robot vehicle that can navigate through a maze and accomplish a simple task.