PROGRAM SUMMARY

• Bachelor of Engineering in Computer, awarded by Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Bach Khoa)
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• No. of Credits: 141 Credits
• Medium of instruction: English
• Campus: Downtown campus
• Intakes: August, January
• Tuition Fee (USD): approx. 16,700 USD*

OVERVIEW

Computer Engineering is the branch of engineering that integrates electronic engineering with computer sciences. Computer engineers design and develop computer systems and other technological devices. Students of this course will learn about theoretical programming and gain practical experience in developing applications for computing platforms and hardware.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Graduates of this major will have a wide range of career opportunities; they have the option of moving into hardware or software positions or blending the two. Typical industries hiring computer engineers include financial services, computer manufacturers, chemical companies, defense contractors, consulting, transportation, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Computer engineers are equally successful in large multinational firms and small startups.
Graduates of Computer Engineering can take a lot of work in the fields of Computer and Information Technology such as:

• Designing and constructing software, hardware for automatic control equipment like the control device in automobile and electronic equipment, barcode reading equipment, industrial robots, industrial chains, etc.
• Managing and building security solutions for computer systems and computer networks.
• Working for software outsourcing companies in the USA, Japan, and Europe markets.
• Consulting, appraising and developing information technology projects and solutions.

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Students have 2 options:
Option 1:
Students study at HCMUT – Bach Khoa (HCMUT) for 4 years and get the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering awarded by HCMUT – Bach Khoa (HCMUT).

Option 2:
After completing 02 years at HCMUT – Bach Khoa (HCMUT), students with financial and academic eligibility may transfer to the following partner universities in Australia and USA the later 02 years to complete their study for Bachelor degree:

• The University of Queensland, Australia
• The University of Adelaide, Australia
• The Catholic University of America, USA

The official bachelor degree is awarded by the partner university.
The advantage of this option is that the student can save about 50% total fee (tuition fee and living expense) compared to studying for full 4 years in Australia to get a Bachelor Degree.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Semester 1
Soft Skills;
Social Skills;
Physical Education 1;
General Chemistry;
Calculus 1;
General Physics 1;
Introduction to Computing;
Discrete structures.

Semester 2
Physical Education 2;
Calculus 2;
Linear Algebra;
Digital Systems;
Programming Fundamentals;
Physics Experiment.

Semester 3
Vietnamese Languages and Culture 1;
Physical Education 3;
Numerical Methods;
Electric Circuits Analysis;
Logic Design with Verilog;
Professional Skills for Engineers;
*01 elective subject in the following:
General Physics 2;  
Applied Mechanics;
Theoretical Mechanics;
Fluid Mechanics.

Semester 4
Probability and Statistics;
Electronic Devices and Circuit;
Computer Architecture;
Computer Hardware Lab;
Data Structures and Algorithms;
Project in Logic Design.

Semester 5
Digital Signal Processing; 
Mathematical Modeling;
Operating Systems;
Performance Evaluation of Systems;
Microprocessors-microcontrollers;
Vietnamese Languages and Cultures 2.

Semester 6
Computer Networks;
Software Engineering;
Embedded Systems;
Project in Computer Engineering;
Vietnamese Languages and Cultures 3.
*Summer Internship: Industrial Attachment
  
Semester 7
Thesis Proposal;
Vietnamese Languages and Cultures 4;
*03 Discipline Elective
*01 elective subject in the following:
General Economics;
Business Administration for Engineers;
Engineering Economics;
Operation Management for Engineers;
Project Management for Engineers;
Humans and the Environment.

Semester 8
Graduation Thesis;
Vietnamese Languages and Cultures 5;
*01 Discipline Elective

Discipline Elective includes:

• Advanced Computer Networks
• Web Programming
• Parallel Processing
• Database Systems
• Internet of Things Application Development
• Advanced Embeded Systems
• VLSI Integrated Circuit Design with computer
• Advanced Logic Designs
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Data and Computer Communication
• Intelligent System
• Cryptography and Network Security
• Distrbuted Systems
• Sensor system designs
• Internet of Things Application Development
• VLSI Integrated Circuit Design with computer
• Software Testing
• Software Architectures