Computer Engineering
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Program TypeMajor, Minor
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Degrees OfferedB.S.
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SchoolHamm School of Engineering
Analyze the physical and virtual architecture of diverse computer systems.
You’ll explore core theoretical and practical dimensions of both hardware and software design while developing sought-after leadership skills in the classroom, in the lab, and on the job. Throughout your four years on campus, you’ll benefit from one-on-one faculty support and enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and technologies as well as paid internships with industry leaders.
- Gain Practical Experience
At the Hamm School of Engineering, we stress learning by doing. You’ll blueprint and build computer hardware and program and test your designs, all under the guidance of expert faculty mentors.
- Foster Interprofessional Awareness
To position our students to excel in today’s interdisciplinary professional settings, we incorporate plenty of opportunities for cross-major collaboration into each of our engineering curricula. You'll work with your peers in computer science as well as those in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and construction engineering on short- and long-term projects addressing real-world challenges.
- Build a Broad Network
You’ll start forging valuable industry connections as early as the summer after your freshman year. The Hamm School of Engineering maintains relationships with over 50 regional organizations, many of which offer paid internships for students at every class level.
- Discover Your Leadership Potential
Our program stands on a foundation of transformative Benedictine values, among them service, community, and respect for persons. In addition to equipping you with essential technical knowledge and skills, we’ll form you into a capable servant leader with a holistic view of success.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Featured Faculty
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Thomas Volkman
Chair of Computer Science, Chair of Computer Engineering, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
I grew up and graduated from high school in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. After college, I moved and lived in San Diego, California for 31 years where I met and married my bride in 1992. We have been blessed with five children. We moved to Bismarck in 2018 and I feel very privileged to live here and be part of the University of Mary community. I try to make myself completely available to my students: by phone, by email, and via discord. I love this college because of its mission to instill authentic Catholic values in their students.