Computer Engineering

The Department of Computer Engineering Technology at Thomas McGethrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja, operates in compliance with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Minimum Standards for polytechnic education in Nigeria.

The department is established to produce competent computer engineering technologists equipped with sound theoretical knowledge, strong practical skills, and professional ethics required to function effectively in a technology-driven economy. Computer Engineering Technology is an applied engineering discipline that integrates computer hardware, electronics, networking, and basic software systems.

The programme emphasizes hands-on laboratory and workshop training, problem-solving skills, and industrial exposure through the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Graduates are trained to be industry-ready, self-reliant, adaptable to technological changes, and capable of contributing meaningfully to national technological development.

The objectives of the Computer Engineering Technology programme are to:

• Produce skilled computer engineering technologists capable of installing, maintaining, and managing computer-based systems.

• Provide students with strong theoretical foundations and practical competence in computer engineering technology.

• Train students in computer hardware installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Develop competence in computer networking, data communication, and system configuration.

• Equip students with basic programming and software application skills relevant to industry needs.

• Prepare graduates for employment, entrepreneurship, and further professional development.

• Instill professional ethics, safety consciousness, teamwork, and good work attitudes in line with NBTE requirements.

The Department of Computer Engineering Technology was established as part of the School of Engineering at Thomas McGethrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja, in response to the increasing demand for skilled technical manpower in computer and information technology-related fields.

From inception, the department was designed to align with national objectives for technical and vocational education by providing competency-based training in computer engineering. Over time, the department has expanded its curriculum, laboratory facilities, and instructional resources to reflect emerging developments in computer hardware, networking, embedded systems, and digital technologies, while maintaining compliance with NBTE standards.

The National Diploma (ND) in Computer Engineering Technology programme is structured and delivered in accordance with the NBTE Minimum Standards for Computer Engineering Technology.

The department is committed to maintaining full accreditation status through:

• Adequate and qualified academic and technical staff

• Well-equipped computer engineering laboratories and workshops

• Approved NBTE curriculum and course content

• Effective teaching, assessment, and continuous evaluation methods

• Mandatory participation in Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)

• Continuous curriculum review and quality assurance practices

The department operates under the academic supervision of Thomas McGethrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja, and remains committed to sustaining NBTE accreditation requirements for all its programmes.

Graduate Profile
Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technology programme are able to:

• Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware and peripheral devices
• Support computer networks and basic communication systems
• Apply problem-solving skills to technical challenges
• Demonstrate professionalism, safety awareness, and adaptability in the workplace