The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides students with the tools needed to produce cutting-edge technologies in the electronics and computer systems industries.

Electrical engineers often work in teams and perform a variety of tasks such as designing components and systems, planning and organizing engineering tasks, and directing groups of engineers and technicians.

Computer engineers develop the technological possibilities inherent in the design, construction and operation of computer systems. The computer engineer performs a wide variety of tasks involving hardware, software, peripherals, computer-controlled systems and hardware-software integration.

Both electrical engineering and computer engineering are broad-based engineering disciplines providing a wide range of career choices within the engineering field, as well as an excellent basis for careers in diverse areas such as business, law and medicine.

Our alumni will be prepared to:

• design and develop new products, technologies and processes that incorporate one or more of the following elements: analog and digital circuits, signals and systems, computer design, software development and hardware/software integration;
• continue their professional education either formally in graduate school, professional schools or through industrial training programs, or informally through activities such as continuing education, short courses, professional workshops and conferences;
• exercise and further develop their skills in professional communication through activities such as project briefings, conference presentations, technical reports and manuals, and journal publications; and
• participate in activities for the betterment of society and carry on the traditions of the University of Dayton by maintaining high ethical standards in their professional activities and serving their country and community through service, leadership and mentoring.