Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering

The ECE major offers two tracks, or areas of concentration, specifically 1) computer engineering and 2) electrical engineering. Both are built upon a common set of core courses. Beyond this common core, each has its own concentration courses and technical electives, as detailed in the major requirements.

The electrical and computer engineering curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level engineering jobs in industry or for the pursuit of a graduate degree in electrical or computer engineering. Specifically, it provides knowledge of current electrical and computer technology, the design techniques and tools pertinent to it, and a solid grounding in the mathematics and science that underlie both current and future technology in this field. Knowledge of current technology is required to make our graduates valuable from their first day of employment. Knowledge of the basics is required for lifelong learning, which is necessary for career-long professional growth in a world of rapidly advancing technological complexity. We continually strive to integrate and balance these two areas. 

Lipscomb’s electrical and computer engineering graduates have received numerous research and teaching assistantships at such prestigious schools as Harvard, Columbia and Vanderbilt. Likewise, graduates have taken positions in local companies, such as Bonitron; regional companies, such as Torch Technologies; and national companies, including Intel and Lexmark. Our students consistently score well above the national average on the professional engineering exam and have achieved a high placement rate upon graduation. The ECE faculty has both the academic and industrial experience to give our students the necessary preparation to be successful. On the basis of this record and the rapid growth of the electrical and computer industries, graduates have every reason for optimism regarding their professional prospects.