The Electrical and Computer Engineering program comprises two areas of study: liberal arts, math, science and engineering coursework; and studies in electrical engineering and computer engineering.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering degree at SUNY Polytechnic Institute prepares students for innovation across electronics, computing, energy, and communication systems. This Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in ECE combines rigorous coursework with hands-on learning and real-world projects, giving students the technical expertise and critical thinking skills needed to design solutions that shape the future.
Why Choose Our Accredited Program?
- Our program is ABET-accredited, ensuring that your degree meets rigorous national engineering education standards and enhancing credibility with employers and graduate schools.
- Small class sizes and close faculty mentoring allow individualized attention and support throughout your studies.
- Students engage with real-world engineering challenges through capstone design projects, faculty research, and industry collaborations.
- Learn about research centers on campus and how you can get involved.
- We emphasize teamwork and collaboration—students often work on multi-disciplinary teams to design, build, and test complex systems.
- Graduates are career-ready with strong student outcomes: competence in technical skills, leadership, and professional communication.
Program & Curriculum
- A comprehensive ECE curriculum that integrates electrical engineering, computer engineering, and applied sciences
- A two-semester Capstone Design Project where students tackle real-world problems, often in partnership with industryOp
- portunities to join faculty research projects in areas such as nanotechnology, embedded systems, robotics, and sustainable energy
- Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, preparing students for the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering
- Small class sizes and faculty mentoring for personalized academic support
| Year | Focus | Example Courses/ Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Foundations | Calculus I & II, Physics, Intro to Computing |
| Year 2 | Intermediate Engineering | Circuits I & II, Digital Logic, Signals & Systems |
| Year 3 | Core ECE | Electromagnetics, Control, Embedded Systems, Communications |
| Year 4 | Specialization & Capstone | Electives in your focus + Capstone Design Project |
Careers in Electrical and Computer Engineering
With an ECE degree from SUNY Poly, graduates are prepared for careers in industries such as:
- Telecommunications & wireless communications
- Robotics and automation
- Energy and power systems
- Consumer electronics & semiconductor design
- Aerospace and defense
- Software and hardware systems integration
Typical job titles include:
- Electrical Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Signal Processing Specialist
- Digital Design Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
Student Skills & Outcomes
Graduates of our program leave with the ability to:
- Apply knowledge of circuits and systems, digital design, and signal processing to engineering challenges
- Conduct and analyze experiments while drawing meaningful conclusions
- Communicate effectively across technical and nontechnical audiences
- Work collaboratively in diverse, multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility in engineering practice
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For more information contact department chair:
Dr. Michael Medley
Associate Professor
Phone: 315-792-7348
Email: medleym@sunypoly.edu
Office: Kunsela Hall C236
