COMPEG:BS - Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Admissions Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering

See general university admissions requirements at admissions.fiu.edu.

CEC Academic Progression Standard

 Steady academic progression is expected by the College of Engineering and Computing.  Students who are unsuccessful in passing common pre-requisites after two attempts will be advised to change their major into an area where they can be successful. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment.

 Students must also meet the Math Progression standard of successfully completing Calculus 1 within three academic terms, not counting summers.

 Students will be redirected to a different degree program when completion of the progression standards, including the applicable math progression standard by its stated semester, is no longer feasible. 

 Students applying to Computer Engineering should have good communication skills in English (verbal and written) and exhibit logical thinking, creativity, imagination, and persistence. They should have proven academic background in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. First time in college at FIU and eligible to enroll in Calculus I can declare Computer Engineering as a major. All others will be admitted to Computer Engineering after successfully registering for Calculus II. Missing courses may be taken at FIU, with advisor approval.

At the undergraduate level, the basic required program of instruction in fundamental theory and laboratory practice is balanced by a broad range of electives in such fields as bioengineering, communication systems, control systems, energy and power. Students, with the counsel and guidance of faculty advisers, design their electives program around their own special interests and career objectives. Students are allowed to take ECE electives when they complete the University core and start taking degree core. Students must choose elective classes from an approved concentration list. Students may choose any class from any concentration as long as they fulfill the prerequisite(s) and corequisite(s). Students are required to choose at least two concentrations, at least nine credits from each of these two concentrations.   

Any course taken without the required prerequisites and corequisites will be automatically dropped before the end of the term, resulting in a grade of “DR” or “DF”. The student will not be eligible for a refund.

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C“ and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all EEE, EEL, and elective courses required for graduation.

Students, who have been dismissed for the first time from the University due to low grades, may appeal to the department for reinstatement. A second dismissal results in no possibility of reinstatement.

Students are required to take course (for Engineers) or an equivalent Public Speaking course.

Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Computer Engineering to Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering Accelerated Degree Pathway

To be considered for admission to the combined bachelor's/master's degree pathway, students must have completed at least 75 credits required for the bachelor's degree program at FIU, have earned at least a 3.2 GPA on both overall and upper-division courses, and meet the admissions criteria for the graduate degree program to which they are applying. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor's degree program.

Lower-Division Preparation

Lower-division requirements include at least 50 credit hours of pre-engineering courses. These courses include common prerequisite courses, 2 semesters of English composition and 2 other Writing Intensive Requirement (WIR) courses. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all writing courses, all calculus courses, differential equations, both physics classes, and chemistry. In addition, both transfer students and FIU freshman must take a combination of social sciences and humanities that fulfill the FIU University Core Curriculum requirements and those topics also complement the goals and objectives of the College of Engineering and Computing (including economic, environmental, political, and/or social issues).

In addition, students may transfer a pre-approved engineering Statics course if it meets the proper prerequisites for the course (speak to an FIU engineering advisor to see if your college offers an acceptable statics course). Students must make up any missing prerequisites before they are allowed to begin taking certain engineering courses.

Admissions Requirements to the Combined BS in Computer Engineering to MS in Engineering Management (BSCpE/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway

Students, who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and have completed at least 75 credits with a minimum of a 3.2 overall GPA on both lower and upper division courses may, upon recommendation from three ECE faculty members, apply to enroll in the combined BSCpE/MSEM pathway. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School.

Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form and submitting it to their undergraduate advisor. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.

For the degree concentrations for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, see the above Program Requirement section.

Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Computer Engineering to MS in Computer Engineering Accelerated Degree Pathway

This five-year pathway seamlessly combines a baccalaureate degree in Computer Engineering with the Master's in Computer Engineering. A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor's degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor's degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Students enrolled in the pathway may count up to 9 hours of graduate-level courses (i.e., 5000 level or higher) as credits for both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For each of the courses counted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimum grade of 'B' is required. Students enrolled in the pathway are encouraged to seek employment with a department faculty member to work as a student assistant on a sponsored research project.

Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Computer Engineering to MS in Engineering Management (BSCpE/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway

Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to two Electrical Engineering graduate courses for both the BSCpE electives and the MSEM electives, for a total saving of 6 credit hours. A minimum grade of “B” is required graduate courses counted as credits for both BSCpE and MSEM degrees. Only 5000-level or higher courses may be applied toward both degrees. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees.

The combined BSCpE/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous pathway enrollment. Students will receive their BSCpE degree upon completion of all the requirements of the BSCpE program. A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from his/her bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships.

Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSCpE degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student but will not be able to use the 6 credit hours in both the BSCpE and MSEM degrees.

There are no majors associated with this program.