The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department will be a leading institution, nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in education, research, outreach, and service to the profession, as well as for its positive intellectual, cultural, and economic impact on those it serves. From microchips to smart phones to game consoles to computers, Computer Engineers truly make the future come alive. Little wonder that computer engineering has growing numbers of job openings. Computer Engineers study both computer software and computer hardware, increasing their versatility and employability.