Explore Engineering and Technology

Whether you dream of crafting the next big technological advancement, working hands-on with complex hardware or facilitating the systems that carry humankind to space, Embry‑Riddle has a program that can get you there.

Embry‑Riddle's Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in Daytona Beach is home to five different undergraduate programs – Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering and Systems Engineering. Similarly, the Department of Computer, Electrical and Software Engineering on the Prescott, Arizona, campus offer exceptional programs at the intersection of engineering and technology.

Embrace Opportunities in Computer Engineering 

Computer engineering is defined as the discipline that embodies the science and technology of design, construction, implementation and maintenance of software and hardware components within modern computing systems and computer-controlled equipment.

Computer engineers work to make sure computers run smoothly and efficiently, considering things like cost and power usage. They're essential for developing new technologies and improving how we use computers in our daily lives. They blend innovation and creativity in engineering design to create solutions with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors. 

The B.S. in Computer Engineering at Embry‑Riddle contains courses such as Digital Circuit Design, Computing in Aerospace and Aviation, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Systems Engineering Practices and more. These courses are often accompanied by a laboratory component, where students put their skills to the test with experiential learning and real-world practice.

Discover Your Potential in Computer Science

Computer science is a dynamic field that focuses on the study of algorithms, data structures, programming languages and the theoretical foundations of computing. In this field, theoretical knowledge and software development fundamentals are applied to tackle real-world challenges across various domains.

Computer scientists play a crucial role in shaping the digital landscape, driving technological progress and addressing societal needs through the application of computational methods and principles. They analyze complex computing problems and devise solutions, design and evaluate computing-based solutions, communicate effectively in professional contexts, navigate ethical and legal considerations in computing and more.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides students with a robust understanding of core principles and advanced concepts in the field. Courses cover Cryptography and Network Security, Organization of Programming Languages, C Programming and UNIX, Computer Theory and more. Students in this program choose either the Standard Track or the Cybersecurity Engineering Track.

Pursue Your Passion in Electrical Engineering 

Electrical engineering deals with designing, creating and maintaining electrical systems. This includes designing circuits, building devices and making sure electrical systems work safely and efficiently. 

Electrical engineers work on a wide range of projects, from power generation and distribution to electronics and telecommunications. They use their knowledge of math and science to solve problems and create innovative technologies that power our world, from smartphones to power grids and more. Electrical engineers are crucial for advancing technology and improving the technology we interact with in our everyday lives.

Embry‑Riddle offers a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with courses including Digital Circuit Design, Microprocessor Systems, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Electric and Magnetic Fields and more! Many of these courses also have coinciding laboratory classes – meaning students get to put the knowledge they learn in class to use with hands-on design, research and experimentation.

Find Your Future in Software Engineering

Software engineering is about using engineering principles to create, test and maintain software. It involves tasks like understanding what users need, designing software, writing code, fixing problems and getting the software ready for use. 

Software engineers work together in teams and use different methods and tools to ensure the software they create works well and is reliable. It's an important field because it helps build the technology we use every day, like apps, websites and computer programs.

Embry‑Riddle's Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering contains the following courses: Digital Circuit Design, Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms, Organization of Programming Languages, Operating Systems, Information and Computer Security and more! Like many of the programs at Embry‑Riddle, this program provides a laboratory component for many of its courses – leading to knowledgeable students with the hands-on experience needed for success after graduation.

Launch Your Career in Systems Engineering

Systems engineering is all about designing and managing complex systems. It's about understanding how different parts work together to achieve a specific goal. Systems engineering uses tools and methodologies to analyze, model and optimize systems to meet requirements and solve problems effectively.

Systems engineers focus on coordinating everything from hardware and software to people and processes. Whether it's developing a new aircraft, managing a transportation network or designing a healthcare system, systems engineers play a crucial role in ensuring that everything functions seamlessly. Ultimately, systems engineers aim to create reliable, cost-effective and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges.

Courses in the B.S. in Systems Engineering at Embry‑Riddle include Human Factors I: Principles and Fundamentals, Ergonomics and Bioengineering, Optimization in Systems Engineering, System Engineering Design Considerations, Systems Engineering Life Cycle Costing and more! Students in this program choose either the Aerospace Systems Engineering or Enterprise Systems Engineering area of concentration, which shapes their coursework and laboratory requirements.

Explore Embry‑Riddle

Whatever you choose to pursue in engineering, Embry‑Riddle has a program that can give you the knowledge, skills and experience needed for success after graduation. 

In addition to the programs you just read about, Embry‑Riddle offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics and more.

For more on engineering programs at Embry‑Riddle's Daytona Beach Campus, visit the College of Engineering’s page here. 

To explore similar programs on the Prescott, Arizona, campus, visit the Prescott College of Engineering page here.