National University

What you'll study

Courses develop analytical thinking and engineering design skills across areas such as:

• computer architecture and digital logic design
• circuits analysis and integrated circuit engineering
• computer communication networks and digital computer control
• VLSI design, embedded systems and digital signal processing
• project management as applied to engineering projects

Prerequisite and foundational coursework cited in the program includes college calculus (MTH220, MTH221), programming in C++ (CSC208, CSC242), calculus-based physics (PHS104 or PHS171), probability and statistics, and other mathematics courses (MTH12A/MTH12B, MTH215). The program includes senior project courses identified as CEE498A, CEE498B and CEE498C.

Entry requirements

To earn the degree students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including at least 46 semester credit hours of University General Education requirements, 51 semester credit hours at the upper‑division level, and at least 30 semester credit hours in residence at National University, which must include the senior project courses CEE498A, CEE498B and CEE498C. The application has no fee and requires no essays or exams; admissions are reviewed year‑round. The program lists specific prerequisite courses (for example MTH12A/MTH12B, MTH215, CSC208, PHS104) that should be satisfied or evaluated during admission and transfer-credit review.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for work where hardware, software and communications intersect: designing and implementing embedded systems, VLSI and integrated circuits, digital signal processing and computer networks, and other computer‑based devices. The ABET accreditation signals readiness for technical roles sought by employers, graduate programs, certification boards and registration authorities.

Scholarships & funding angle

ABET accreditation and a clear technical curriculum can strengthen scholarship and funding applications; students should consult the university's financial aid and scholarship offices for available awards and eligibility criteria.