Computer Engineering vs Computer Systems Engineering

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The discussion centers on the transition from a current major to Computer Systems Engineering at a four-year university, with concerns about job eligibility in the tech industry. The individual is considering job opportunities at major companies like Intel, Microsoft, and Apple, which typically require a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. There is uncertainty about whether a degree in Computer Systems Engineering would suffice for these roles, as job postings rarely mention this specific degree. The individual is also contemplating the possibility of pursuing a master's in Electrical Engineering (EE) after completing their undergraduate studies, provided they maintain good grades. They seek clarification on the differences between Computer Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering, emphasizing the need for urgent assistance in understanding these distinctions. The major courses planned include essential topics in computer organization, software engineering, circuits, and systems design, alongside foundational courses in physics and mathematics.
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Hi, I'm currently a sophomore at a 4 year university. I'm going to be switching my major to something in engineering. (I've talked to an advisor to verify that I can do this without postponing my graduation.

My school offers an undergraduate degree in Computer Systems Engineering and a masters degree in Computer Engineering. However, when I look at job postings at places like Intel, Microsoft, Apple, etc, they all require a bachelors in Computer Engineering. I have been looking at other University's websites, and most of them offer a Computer Engineering bachelors.

Is there a difference between these two? If I got a bachelors in Computer Systems Engineering, would I still be eligible for the jobs that require a Computer Engineering degree? I've yet to see one job that says anything about a Computer Systems Engineering degree. I can post the major classes that I am going to take if that would be helpful.

Finally, would it be plausible for me to get into an EE masters program, assuming that I have good grades? I could do EE for my bachelors, but that would delay my graduation, something that I'm not really willing to do.

Here are some of the major courses I have to take:

Computer Organization and Assembly Langauge Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to Software Engineering
Circuits I
Circuits II
Embedded Microprocessor Systems
Design and Synthesis of Digital Hardware
Operating Systems
Computer Networks
Systems Capstone Project I (L)
Systems Capstone Project II (L)
Computer Architecture I

These don't include the obvious physics, chem, calc, linear algebra, and diff eq. I also have to take 4 other upper division classes of my choosing. I can take Computer Architecture II, Mobile Computing, Network Security, to name a few.
 
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I ALSO NEED HELP ON THIS ASAP. I REALLY don't understand the difference between Computer Engineering and Computer Systems Engineering.
 
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