Bachelor in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's) are 48,464 USD per year.

Students work on projects involving digital and analog audio electronics, embedded systems for musical instruments, and signal processing in real-world music technology applications. They complete a capstone project that integrates electrical engineering principles with music technology design. The programme combines core engineering coursework with specialized music technology classes, including computer music and audio signal processing. Students engage in hands-on labs and design work focused on the technical aspects of music production and performance.

Focus areas include Digital Audio Signal Processing, Electronics for Music, Embedded Audio Programming, Computer Music Fundamentals, Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Music, Music and the Brain Research.

The programme requires 137 total semester hours, including engineering fundamentals, music technology courses, mathematics and science requirements, and general electives. Students complete a capstone sequence and must maintain a minimum 2.667 GPA in music courses.

Graduates pursue roles in audio engineering, music technology development, sound system design, and electronic instrument manufacturing.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. A minimum 2.000 GPA is required in engineering courses, and a 2.667 GPA is required in music courses. Submission of transcripts and standardized test scores may be required.

The programme totals about 137 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

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