Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology

New York Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology is tailored for hands-on problem-solvers whose interests and aptitudes align with applied science and applications of engineering and technology. Become an inventor and innovator, a maker and doer who can design, build, and refine new applications and systems.

At New York Tech, you’ll emphasize practical applications that employ both scientific theory and practical principles. Attain skills that develop your ability to analyze systems, follow laboratory best practices, and design/develop systems that solve problems posed by today’s technology-based society.  

Receive a well-rounded education that focuses on creative and critical thinking and the latest communications expertise as they apply to the disciplines of electrical, electronics, and computer hardware/computer software engineering. 

Our graduates are employed in industry and government agencies and/or have gone on to pursue graduate studies in related programs. 

Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, B.S., helps you become a problem-solver who can design, build, and refine new applications and systems. With the Accelerated M.S. program, earn your B.S. and an M.S. in Bioengineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity in just five years. 

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Alumni Voices

I love the experiments in ECET; being able to apply concepts learned in lectures is a real thrill for me. Some core classes have helped me to enhance my skills and land some internships, including the one at GAL Manufacturing that set my career in motion.

Salomon Mem (B.S. ’19)
Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology

Faculty

Our faculty excel as teachers, researchers, and practitioners who mentor students for professional success. Review their bios and read about their areas of research.

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School News 

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Intern Insight: Madalina Cupsa

Bioengineering student Madalina Cupsa began interning at The Mount Sinai Hospital in January and is now approaching one year as a research assistant.

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Engineering a Cancer Treatment Game Changer

A groundbreaking project co-led by the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences’ Steven Zanganeh, Ph.D., provides the world’s first functional, drug-testable, 3-D-printed human colon model.

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Startup Tech Central Officially Opens

Members of New York Tech and the local community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Startup Tech Central, a resource for students to transform ideas into real-world impact.

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My Co-op Gig: Marcus Fredericks

Computer science student Marcus Fredericks credits his willingness to experience new things with turning his co-op at 1-800-flowers.com into an ongoing employment opportunity.

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Engineering Grit

Mechanical engineering student Russell Wetzler spends much of his time balancing his responsibilities both on and off campus, teaching him an incredible sense of perseverance.

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Don’t Be a Cybercrime Victim

For National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an expert from the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences shares tips to protect your information.

Accreditation 

Our program in electrical and computer engineering technology in New York City is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.

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By building practical skills that solve problems in today’s technology-based society, you’ll prepare for a successful career in the field of applied electrical and computer engineering.