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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon University’s BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a flexible, interdisciplinary program that allows students to customize their academic path across multiple areas of specialization.
With a curriculum grounded in mathematics, computer science, engineering fundamentals, and the humanities, the program emphasizes expertise, innovation, and leadership. Students can design their course of study to pursue breadth across the discipline or depth within a focused area, preparing them for both immediate employment and advanced study.
Course Overview:
Year 1:Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science, Differential and Integral Calculus, Interpretation and Argument, Core@CMU, Experiential Learning I, Introductory Engineering Course (varies), Physics I for Engineering Students, Integration and Approximation, General Education courses, Experiential Learning II
Year 2: ECE Sophomore Seminar, ECE Core Courses, Concepts of Mathematics or Mathematical Foundations of Electrical Engineering, Physics II for Engineering and Physics Students, General Education course, Principles of Imperative Computation, Probability Theory and Random Processes (or equivalent)
Year 3: ECE Area Course (first course in chosen Area), ECE Core CourseMath/Science Elective 1, Math/Science Elective 2, General Education courses, Free Elective
Year 4: ECE Coverage Course, ECE Area Course, General Education course, Free Electives, ECE Capstone Design Course
Hands-On Labs: Courses integrate laboratory and design experiences to solve contemporary engineering problems
Capstone Design: A senior project requiring students to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to a real-world engineering challenge
Undergraduate Research: Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge, faculty-led research projects for academic credit
Co-op Program: Optional cooperative education placements offering professional industry experience as part of the degree
Dual Degree: Opportunity to earn two undergrad degrees
Graduate Study: Strong preparation for graduate programs (MS, PhD) in engineering, computer science, business, law, medicine, and public policy
Industry Relevance: Graduates are in demand across technology, telecommunications, defense, healthcare, finance, government, and academia
Leadership Preparation: Emphasis on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and ethical responsibility prepares graduates for leadership roles
Deadline details: The Common Application Regular Decision deadline for all first-year and transfer applicants to Drama and Music is December 1, 2024, and all pre-screen/portfolio materials must be submitted by December 1, 2024. The Common Application Regular Decision deadline for all first-year and transfer applicants to Architecture, Art and Design is January 2, 2025, and the portfolio requirements must be submitted by January 10, 2025.SAT/ACT Update: Carnegie Mellon is test optional for undergraduate applicants, which means the submission of SAT or ACT results is not required. However, School of Computer Science applicants are strongly encouraged to submit either an SAT or ACT score, including the math subscore.SAT/ACT Score Reporting: If you choose to submit scores: note that we allow superscoring of SAT test results, but we are unable to accept superscored results for the ACT exam due to the composite score included in the score report.English Language Proficiency- https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/international-applicants#languageSchool Report, Counselor Recommendation, Mid Year Report, Final Report & 1 Teachers Evaluation RequiredTwo letters of recommendation, one from a high school counselor and one from a teacher. While a third recommendation from a teacher or other recommender is accepted, our committees are required to consider only two recommendations in the decision-making process.Common App personal essay requiredWriting Supplement: 3 required questionsABET-accreditedElectrical EngineerComputer EngineerHardware/Software Systems DesignerEmbedded Systems EngineerData ScientistNetwork EngineerSecurity and Privacy SpecialistTechnology Researcher
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