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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2026 Honorary Degree Recipients

Kevin S. Law, executive vice president and partner at TRITEC Development Group, and Krishnan Kumar, M.D., an NYITCOM clinical professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, will receive honorary degrees at New York Tech’s 65th commencement.

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SOLI Scholarship Helps Transfer Students Thrive

As recipients of the 2024 Stay on Long Island (SOLI) Scholarship, Sidra Ali and Nicole McCormack are building toward careers that combine creativity, technology, and problem-solving.

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Examining the Role of Inequality in Human Migration

Mathematical models fall short in their predictions of migration. Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Alain Boldini, Ph.D., seeks to improve these models by including conflicts, natural disasters, and economic factors.

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New York Tech Launches Civil Engineering Degree Program

The new degree program will prepare graduates to address critical infrastructure needs that directly enhance communities and the built environment.

Creating an Award-Winning Startup

Student entrepreneurs Nigel Oommen and Johnathan Wheeler created their award-winning classroom learning tool Edvana to make education more effective, engaging, and personalized.

Portraits of Oscar Cruz and Pavan Kanakkassery

My Co-op Gig: Engineering Together

For their co-op, friends and electrical and computer engineering classmates Pavan Kanakkassery and Oscar Cruz traveled to Texas twice to electrify a 16-wheeler industrial rig.

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.