Department Quick Links
- Home
- About Us
- Admission
- Academic Programmes
- Our People
- Research and Innovation
- Downloads and Resources
- News and Events
- Contact the Department
Contact Information
Email:
info@naucomputerengr.com
Academic Programmes
The Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, offers undergraduate and postgraduate academic opportunities in computer engineering and related technological disciplines, subject to the University's current approved programme structure.
For details on the Computer Engineering Department's Programme Objectives,
click here to download the document
Undergraduate Programme
Computer Engineering
The undergraduate Computer Engineering programme provides students with foundational and advanced knowledge in computer hardware, software engineering, computer systems, electronics, control systems and emerging computing technologies.
- Programme: Computer Engineering
- Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: Five years
- Institution: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Award: B.Eng. Computer Engineering
Programme Educational Objectives
The programme aims to produce graduates who:
- Possess the knowledge and skills to design, develop, troubleshoot and test computer hardware and software systems that meet industry, government and societal needs.
- Can analyse, design and develop solutions to complex engineering problems using computer hardware and software.
- Apply their knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions that address human and societal needs.
- Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, ethical practice and professional development.
Curriculum
The Computer Engineering curriculum is structured to provide theoretical knowledge, practical engineering experience and professional competence. It encompasses lectures, laboratory work, workshop activities, industrial exposure and supervised engineering projects.
The current approved curriculum, including course descriptions, course codes, credit units and semester-by-semester arrangements, will be published following confirmation by the Department and Faculty.
Areas of Specialisation
The postgraduate specialisation areas identified in the University's published postgraduate admission notice include:
- Communications Engineering
- Computer and Control Systems Engineering
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Robotics, Control and Instrumentation Engineering
These are postgraduate specialisation areas and should not be interpreted as undergraduate programme options.
Practical Training and Industrial Experience
Practical training is an important component of engineering education at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The University's academic regulations provide for laboratory and workshop activities, industrial exposure through SIWES, excursions and individual final-year projects.
Students develop practical competence through engineering design, experimentation, hardware and software development, system implementation and project work.