About

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of 9 academic departments within the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. We trace our roots back over 100 years, to 1884 as the first Electrical Engineering program in the nation.

ECE offers undergraduate and graduate degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BS CE)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS EE)
• Joint Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering (BS EE)
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Doctoral Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

What do electrical and computer engineers do?

Electrical Engineers are involved in electrical power generation, communication systems, instrumentation, circuit design and microprocessor design.  Global energy problems and rapid advances in microelectronics ensure a constant demand for electrical engineers.

Computer Engineers design hardware and computer systems and develop software. Their interests include intelligent systems, computer design and architecture, embedded systems such as cell phones and digital cameras, and other areas related to computer systems.

What can you do?

You can work in industry, government, consulting, or commerce.  Choose a career path in design, development, production, manufacturing, sales or service, or use the degree as preparation for further study in engineering, business, medicine, or law.

Where do electrical and computer engineers work?

Electrical and computer engineers enjoy high placement rates and some of the highest starting salaries in the College of Engineering.