Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

From power to computer systems.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides affordable, quality undergraduate and graduate education in the areas of electrical and computer engineering. In order to support the urban mission of the University, the emphasis in the electrical engineering undergraduate program is in serving both the traditional and non-traditional student in the New Orleans and surrounding regions. Graduates have an array of job opportunities with companies in well-established industries like energy, defense, communications and design.

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Welcome to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.). Within the B.S.E.E. degree, students have the option to pursue a concentration in computer engineering. Students pursuing majors in other disciplines can also pursue a Minor in Electrical Engineering to enhance their knowledge in this exciting engineering field.

The department has a strong commitment to academic scholarship and its faculty participate in the Master's and Ph.D. level programs in the Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering and to perform research with graduate students.

In-demand careers.

The skills acquired by electrical engineering students can be both broad, through fundamental engineering courses, and specific, through specialized electives. As a result, the skills you learn here can easily translate across a variety of industries, including power systems, communications, control systems, electronics, and even computer engineering, data engineering, and artificial intelligence. Design, problem solving, and critical thinking are at the very core of engineering, including electrical engineering. Be prepared for an exciting and rewarding career!