The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers two undergraduate degree programs: electrical engineering (EE) and computer engineering (CmpE). Both programs include elective hours, enabling students to individually tailor their programs to provide emphasis in a particular specialization or exposure to a broad range of subjects. Engineering analysis and design concepts are integrated throughout both programs, culminating in a common major design experience involving a broad range of issues including economic and societal considerations.

The field of computer engineering is centered in digital design, computer architecture, computer networks and internetworking, and computer applications. The BS CmpE program offers elective courses in a wide variety of specializations, including computer architecture; embedded systems and software; design tools, test, and verification; computer networks and internetworking; distributed systems and software; and VLSI design. Additionally, students may elect to take advanced courses in other EE specializations, computer science, or programs, such as mathematics, physics, or management. As an alternative to the BS CmpE degree, students may choose a computer engineering specialization within the BS EE degree program.

Program Educational Objectives

Within five years after graduating, the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduates will have the skills, knowledge, and choices to:

• Be successful and recognized leaders in professional practice in electrical and computer engineering or in related fields.
• Be adaptive-learners and life-long innovators through advanced education/degrees, strategic professional development, and entrepreneurship that focuses on the needs of stakeholders.
• Be problem solvers who consider global, societal, and environmental impact and are prepared to address problems that are beyond conventional technical understanding and knowledge. Graduates will demonstrate technical competence, ethical reasoning, and creativity in identifying, formulating, analyzing, and developing solutions using appropriate techniques, skills, and tools.
• Be team builders, who lead and participate in culturally diverse teams and promote breadth of perspectives in developing, communicating, and executing solutions.

Cybersecurity and Distributed System & Software Design

Cybersecurity and Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures

Cybersecurity and Signal & Information Processing

Cybersecurity and Telecommunications

Cybersecurity and Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Cybersecurity and Systems & Architecture

Cybersecurity and Devices

Cybersecurity and Information Internetworks

Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures and Signal & Information Processing

Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures and Telecommunications

Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures and Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures and Systems & Architecture

Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures and Devices

Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures and Information Internetworks

Distributed System & Software Design and Telecommunications

Distributed System & Software Design and Systems & Architecture

Distributed System & Software Design and Signal & Information Processing

Distributed System & Software Design and Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Distributed System & Software Design and Information Internetworks

Distributed System & Software Design and Computing Hardware & Emerging Architectures

Distributed System & Software Design and Devices

Cooperative Plan

The Georgia Tech Undergraduate Cooperative Education Program allows students to combine classroom study with paid practical work experience directly related to the academic major. Co-ops alternate semesters of on-campus study with semesters of full-time employment, normally beginning the program as freshmen or sophomores. Over 30 percent of ECE undergraduates participate in the co-op program.

The degree requirements for students in the co-op program are the same as those for other students in the major. The Cooperative Plan designation may be pursued separately or in combination with the International Plan and/or the Research Option.

Begun in 1912, Georgia Tech's program is currently the largest optional co-op program in the United States and has perennially been listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten co-op programs in America. As an integral part of the overall education experience, the co-op program allows students to take on increasing levels of responsibility and to use their job knowledge and classroom learning to make meaningful contributions to the organizations in which they work. Many co-op graduates are hired by their co-op employer, and more than 700 companies or government organizations throughout the United States and abroad currently employ Georgia Tech Undergrad Co-op Program students.

Because the School of ECE in Atlanta offers a wide range of electives and almost all required courses every term, including summer, co-op students have substantial flexibility in completing their degree requirements. Many students continue their co-op work assignments through the senior year. Additionally, co-op students working in the Atlanta area may be able to take certain ECE courses, particularly laboratories offered in the evening, during the work term.

In addition to the co-op program, the Center for Career Discovery and Development also offers the Undergraduate Professional Internship and Work Abroad programs. These programs also provide opportunities for students to gain practical work experience, without the long-term commitment of the co-op program.