2024 FACT BOOK 71 NSU’s College of Computing and Engineering (CCE) conducts basic and applied research and provides programs of study across the disciplines within engineering, computing, information technology, information systems, and cybersecurity. The college’s students learn to become reflective scholars and professionals with a critical understanding of theory and practice, while acquiring the training and qualifi- cations necessary for advancement. Programs are designed to give students a thorough knowledge of their chosen field and to provide an enduring foundation for professional growth. In doing so, theory and practice converge in a unique learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex, real-world problems. CCE prepares students to meet today’s technological challenges. Drawing on 40 years of institutional experience in computing education and research, and 30 years of experience in innovative program delivery, CCE offers focused and flexible programs aligned to the industry’s most sought-after fields to help students reach their full potential. The college has both online and campus-based formats for its four bachelor’s, seven master’s, and three Ph.D. degree programs, including a B.S. to Ph.D. pathway. Additionally, CCE’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Engineering are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The National Security Agency (NSA) and its affiliated federal agencies have designated NSU as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C)—Cyber Defense (CD) and Cyber Research (R). NSU is among the few institutions around the nation to obtain both designations. Additionaly, our college ranked #2 on FORTUNE’s Best Online Master’s in Computer Science, #8 on Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity, #7 on Best Master’s in Cybersecurity, and #8 as Most Affordable Master’s in Cybersecurity. College of Computing and Engineering The college welcomes both full-time and part-time students, whether on-campus or online. Under- graduate on-campus students may have the opportunity to apply to the Dual Admission Program, which automatically reserves a seat in one of CCE’s graduate programs. Master’s degree students can take online or on-campus classes. Online classes require no campus attendance and are available to students worldwide. The Ph.D. program combines traditional and online instruction, providing professionals with the opportunity to study at the graduate level while they continue to work in their current positions. The College of Computing and Engineering facilities include the Mobile Computing Laboratory; the Secure and Robust Distributed Systems Laboratory; the Engineering Laboratory; the Interaction Lab; the Cybersecurity Research and Development Lab; and the Wayne Brown Laboratory, designed to support hands-on instruction, allowing students to learn and research computing and engineering. CCE serves technical and business communities locally, nationally, and internationally by being actively involved in South Florida Tech Gateway, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, and many national and international computing and engineering professional societies. Additionally, CCE has a distinguished faculty, evolving curricula, and an alumni network of more than 4,000. Graduates can join a who’s who of successful alumni who are making a difference at major organizations such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and American Express, as well as federal government agencies. The college further encourages students to participate in student organizations, including the CCE Student Government Association and the Florida Engineering Society, as well as Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines. Students are also advised to join student chapters of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Association for Information Systems.
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