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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Faculty Tenures and Promotions for 2026–2027

Several faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university and its students through tenure and promotions.

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Ph.D. Student Uses Game Theory to Model Manhattan

Electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. student Helen Wu Uses Game Theory to study the impact of congestion pricing in New York City.

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Fellows’ Field Notes: Bofan He and Christine Lee

Edward Guiliano Global Fellowship recipients Bofan He and Christine Lee reflect on their experiences as they traveled to conduct academic research.

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Personal Experience Fuels Startup Idea

Mechanical engineering student Chigozie (Henry) Umeaku created VZgate, an online service designed to streamline the student visa process.

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Congratulations, Class of 2026!

On May 17, graduates, family members, and friends joined faculty, staff, and administration at New York Institute of Technology’s Long Island campus to celebrate its 65th annual commencement.

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Dedicating Henry C. Foley Hall, Honoring Academic Innovation

At a renaming ceremony, a building on the Long Island campus was dedicated as Henry C. Foley Hall. New York Tech also announced that it has formed a chapter of the national Academy of Inventors.

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.