Bachelor's degree
Electrical Engineering
Design the systems behind communications, robotics, power, circuits, sensing, and modern electronics.
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Learn how electrical engineering, computer engineering, and cybersecurity turn curiosity into technologies that serve people.
Programs We Offer
Bachelor's degree
Computer Engineering
Build computing hardware and the software that connects digital systems to the physical world.
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Cybersecurity
Learn to protect connected systems, data, infrastructure, and the people who depend on them.
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Cybersecurity Minor
A practical foundation in secure computing and information systems, open to students in any major.
Learn moreCompare the three majors
All three degrees share a common core and the same department resources. Use the catalog requirements and the graduation flowcharts to see how the upper-division coursework differs.
| Program | What you'll work on | Requirements | Course maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | Design the systems behind communications, robotics, power, circuits, sensing, and modern electronics. | Catalog listing | 5 flowcharts |
| Computer Engineering | Build computing hardware and the software that connects digital systems to the physical world. | Catalog listing | 5 flowcharts |
| Cybersecurity | Learn to protect connected systems, data, infrastructure, and the people who depend on them. | Catalog listing | 8 flowcharts |
Still deciding? Browse the full course catalog or talk with an academic advisor. Advisors help students move between these majors regularly, so picking one now is not a permanent decision.
Why ECE at BYU?
ECE students learn by building. Coursework is reinforced through laboratories, team projects, capstone, research groups, clubs, internships, and opportunities to serve. Students work closely with faculty while developing the technical judgment and communication skills needed for responsible engineering practice.
Preparing for the major
- Build a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and programming.
- Review the current degree flowchart and catalog requirements.
- Meet with an academic advisor before registration decisions become urgent.
- Visit the department, talk with students, and explore clubs and research areas.
You do not need to know your specialization before beginning. Introductory courses and department experiences are designed to help you discover which problems and technologies interest you most.
Once you're here
Opportunities
Scholarships, student organizations, internships, and undergraduate research are open to students in all three majors.
See what's availableAcademic Advising
Advisors help you plan semesters, choose a major, and stay on track to graduate.
Meet the advisorsResearch and Labs
Browse faculty research areas to see the kind of work students get involved in.
Explore researchExperience the department in person
A department tour is a practical way to see teaching labs, projects, research, and the Engineering Building.