Degree Programs

Computer Engineering Technology Degree Program

From iPods® to cell phones to defense-related equipment, computer engineering technologists create advanced electronics in all areas of the research, manufacturing, medical, communications, security, and consumer products markets. DeVry's Computer Engineering Technology (CET) degree program was developed with the help of industry leaders, so our students graduate with the competencies employers seek:

  • Applied learning in relevant and emerging technologies
  • Communication, critical thinking, problem solving and team skills
  • An ability to apply creativity to the design of systems, components, processes, or services in order to address desired needs, realistic constraints, and technical standards

When you earn your Computer Engineering Technology degree from DeVry, you'll gain skills and knowledge that can be applied in nearly every industry and earn a degree valued by companies worldwide.

Requirements: To earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology at DeVry Calgary (awarded by DeVry University, Arizona), you must complete 9 full-time semesters or 139 credit hours. Here's how it works:

One full-time semester equals

  • 2 eight-week sessions
  • 15 credit hours
  • 4 to 5 courses

You also can spread your courses out and complete your computer engineering technology degree program part time, taking anywhere from 1 to 14 credit hours (about 1 to 4 courses) each semester until you have completed 139 credit hours (about 43 courses). Whatever best fits your schedule and your life.

Accreditation: DeVry's Computer Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Degree holders are eligible for certification as technologists after two years of appropriate work experience.

More Reasons: Why DeVry for Computer Engineering Technology

Flexible study. Each term you choose the mix of classes that helps you balance personal priorities and keeps you moving toward your goals. Complete your computer engineering technology degree program in any of these ways:

Whether online or onsite, qualified practitioner faculty will teach your classes, and you'll have regular opportunities for collaboration and interaction with classmates.

Accelerated schedule. You can earn your bachelor's degree in computer engineering technology at DeVry in as few as 9 semesters, or 18 8-week sessions. Because DeVry offers courses year round in a three-semester schedule, full-time students can complete the CET degree program in as few as 3 years. Learn more about our academic schedule.

Career-focused education. DeVry's computer engineering technology degree program includes general education courses and applied CET courses, relevant to today's careers. To keep our education career focused, we
  • work with industry experts in developing our curriculum,
  • provide application-based learning in real computer engineering scenarios, and
  • sponsor robotics and engineering design teams and organizations.

As a result, you'll gain knowledge and experience that can help you make an immediate impact on the job.

Successful graduates. A leader in electronics and technology-based business education for 75 years, DeVry uniquely prepares students for in-demand, high-paying careers. For the year ending with the October '08 graduates, 88% of Canadian DeVry computer engineering technology graduates were employed in their field. This includes graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment and those who were already employed in education-related careers within 180 days of graduation. These graduates earn an average salary of $48,366 (Canadian dollars).

Talk to a DeVry representative to learn more about the Computer Engineering Technology degree program.

* This program is offered at DeVry Calgary as a non-resident program of DeVry University, Arizona. The bachelor's degree is awarded by DeVry University in Arizona.