Computer Engineering

 
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Hosting Unit 
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering 
Program Description:
The program is the prevailing conditions in the country with respect to the needs for professionals in the area of computer engineering, specifically in the areas of computerized automation, data networking, and persistence of more and more computer-based systems and products. Also, future trends in these and other areas in the country show developing demands for the profession. The program keenly follows the developments in this regard both within the country and internationally and the following provide some of the major facts and observations on which these programs premised. The current undergraduate program, which is matured through a series of peer discussion and workshops with stakeholders, is designed so as to meet the needs of the main employers of the graduates in the design, operation and maintenance of hardware and software systems.   
Duration of the program
Five years
Medium of Instruction
English
Admission criteria
Applicants should achieve the minimum score on Ethiopian Higher Education Qualification Certificate Examination (EHEQCE) or equivalent which satisfies admission cut point to higher education set by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency. 
Annual intake
120 students
Tuition fee
(2020/21 rate)

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The program's main goal is to generate a top-notch graduate with a problem-solving and entrepreneurial mindset. The following are the particular goals of the program educational objectives (PEO):

PEO 1: Building a strong foundation in computer engineering principles and practices that are globally relevant and applicable across diverse industries and technological environments with the ability to address complex engineering challenges in a global perspective, considering cultural, economic, and societal factors in their solutions.

PEO 2: Demonstrate their ability to contribute and thrive in national and international workforce, leveraging their technical expertise and cross-cultural communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders with ethical and sustainable engineering practices, understanding the global impact of their work and striving to address global challenges through innovative technological solutions.

PEO 3: Building a knowledge and skills to excel in professional careers of computer engineering or related fields with the ability to apply their technical expertise to analyze, design, develop and implement computer hardware and software system.

PEO 4: Shown a commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional training and development, leadership training, and research opportunities in order to gain a deeper understanding of the social, ethical, and environmental context of changing global conditions.

 Student Outcomes:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Currently, there are 188 students enrolled in the undergraduate program.

Graduated Students in the last five years

Year

Number of  Students Enrolled

Number of student Graduation Trends in Past Five Year

2023/2024

146

 -

2022/2023

201

81

2021/2022

242

70

2020/2021

330

106

2019/2020

330

49

2018/2019

316

48

Contact person
Yesuneh Getachew
Phone: +251-931291026