Course Overview
Society is in the midst of a digital revolution; from the smartphones we use to navigate our daily lives to the advances in artificial intelligence set to transform global industries.
The B.Eng (Hons) Computer Engineering degree provides students with the opportunity to develop the experience, skills, and knowledge to design and develop a variety of software and hardware computing solutions for real-world problems. Particular attention is paid to cutting-edge topics, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, in addition to core computing skills. This aims to ensure that students’ studies are at the forefront of research in the field and meeting the needs of the computer and digital industry. In addition, students are encouraged to work with academics on research projects.
The course is designed to provide a broad foundation in computer engineering and provides students with the chance to develop the mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills required to succeed in the challenging and exciting modern computing industry. The degree covers digital technologies such as big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and robotics, which are currently driving advances in all aspects of the modern world. Those with expertise in these areas of computer are finding employment and developing careers in a wide range of sectors such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, power and energy, and cyber security.
Our academic staffs are keen to support and educate you with the skills and knowledge highly sought after by employers of our Civil Engineering graduates.
Department of Computer Engineering has five main Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of core programming paradigms such as database orientation, object orientation, and concepts essential to implement software-based systems and processes.
- Undertake large-scale enterprise solutions and software for systems, processes and networks by being able to recommend, design, adopt and implement components integrated to provide enterprise network solutions and services.
- Recommend, design, implement and manage IT solutions, infrastructures and systems on industrial, private and public scales based on clients’ needs, budget, environmental conditions, social settings, and national development.
- Apply technical, leadership and communication skills to support various services in multi-disciplinary environments while as well adhering to the ethics of the engineering profession.
- Advance professionally to greater possibilities in engineering profession, graduate and professional education and community services and development.
B.Eng (Hons) Computer Engineering is a 5-year Degree Programme.
Students undergo Students Works experience Programme (SWEP) for a period of three months at the end of their 200 level.
They engage in three (3) and six (6) months of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in 300 & 400 level respectively which gives the student at least nine (9) months of working industrial experience before graduating from the University.
At 500 level, the students will undergo coursework and supervised projects in their areas of interest and present results orally before a panel of examiners, that is, by oral presentation and defense.
The course is designed from a technical perspective and will prepare you for professional careers in the Human Computer Interaction and User Experience industry (design, development, testing and operation of interfaces, devices, and behavioural modelling) as well as in other areas such as research and technical development.
It will provide you with the knowledge to accomplish highly technical interaction projects and to communicate with others, making novel, informed and sensible suggestions regarding HCI/UX work being undertaken – both by you individually or as part of a wider development team.
More broadly it will prepare you for leadership positions in a successful career in industry.
It will develop your transferable skills, particularly team working, creativity and adaptability, and enable you to specialize in advanced HCI topics.
Undergraduate Admission Requirement
In order to gain admission into Computer Engineering Programme at Bells University of Technology, all applicants must have a minimum completed “O” Level result of Five (5) credits including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct Entry (200 Level)
Direct Entry (200L) applicants are those who have attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants must have one of the following minimum requirements:
- A minimum of two ‘A’ Level passes in science subjects including Physics and one of Biology, Mathematics or Chemistry.
- C.E (Technical) with at least Credit in Mathematics, Biology and one other Science subject.
- National Diploma in any discipline in Engineering with at least an Upper Credit from a recognized University or Polytechnic.
Direct Entry (300 Level)
Direct Entry (300L) applicants are those who have attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants must have the following minimum requirement:
- Higher National Diploma in any discipline in Engineering with at least a Lower Credit from a recognized University or Polytechnic
Experiential Learning
Gaining relevant experience is an essential part of earning a B.Eng degree. This required program component will allow students to gain valuable work experience and career connections.
While support and guidance is available through the Engineering and Career Services to assist students with your job search, resume writing and interviewing skills, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to satisfy the program requirement.
