Electrical and Computer Engineering, MS
Discover the unique emphases offered through Electrical and Computer Engineering, including Computer Engineering, Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications.
About the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering provides students with advanced training in engineering principles, preparing them for careers in industry, research and development, public service, or continued doctoral study. The program is designed to build both technical depth and professional communication skills while offering flexibility through multiple areas of emphasis.
Students can tailor their degree by choosing from four specialization areas: Computer Engineering, Electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, and Telecommunications. Each specialzation allows students to deepen their expertise in their fields—from circuit design and embedded systems to wireless communications and microwave technology.
- Most specializations offer thesis and nonthesis options, giving students the opportunity to pursue research-intensive study or a professionally focused path.
- Regardless of the track, all students complete a combination of advanced coursework and a final oral examination or project defense.
Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or prepare for future academic work, the M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the foundation and flexibility to meet your goals.
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Program Information
Degree
M.S. in Engineering Science
Emphases
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Specializations
Computer Engineering ;
EE (Electromagnetics) ;
Electrical Engineering ;
Telecommunications
Required Credit Hours
30
Program Type
Master's Program
Program Location
School
Specialization Information and Graduate Program Coordinators
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An M.S. in engineering science with emphasis in computer engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work.
General Education Requirements
The M.S. with emphasis in computer engineering can be completed as either a thesis or nonthesis option.
The thesis option requires at least 24 hours of course work and at least 6 hours of thesis credit. Of the 24 hours of course work, 3 to 6 hours can be in an approved minor area, at least 1 hour must be in seminar, and no more than 3 hours can come from research credit outside the thesis.
The nonthesis option requires 27 hours of course work and a 3-hour project or research course with a written report, final oral presentation, and final oral exam. Course work for either option must be approved by the student’s advisory committee.
Other Academic Requirements
For either option, a candidate must pass a final oral examination.
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An M.S. in engineering science with emphasis in electromagnetics prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work.
Course Requirements
The M.S. with emphasis in electromagnetics can be taken as a thesis or nonthesis option. Either option requires 10 semester hours of core courses in electromagnetics theory and applications: Numerical Methods in Electromagnetics (Engr 626); Advanced Electrodynamics (Engr 721); Passive Microwave Circuits (Engr 723); and Seminar (Engr 695).
Also required are 8 semester hours in specific areas of electromagnetics, including microwave circuits, antennas, electromagnetics, and computational electromagnetics courses (from among Engr 590, Engr 593, Engr 622, Engr 624, Engr 627, Engr 687, Engr 691, Engr 693 (no more than 2 semester hours), Engr 719, Engr 725, Engr 728, and Engr 699).
For the thesis option, the student must complete 6 hours of electives, including 3 to 6 hours in a minor field. The thesis candidate must take at least 6 hours of thesis.
For the nonthesis option, the student also must complete 9 hours of electives, including 3 to 6 hours as a minor from mathematics, physics, or another area with approval, and technical electives from the areas listed above. The nonthesis candidate also must complete a 3-hour project or research course with written report and oral presentations, and a final oral exam.
Other Academic Requirements
For either option, a candidate must pass a final oral examination.
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An M.S. in engineering science with emphasis in electrical engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work.
Course Requirements
The M.S. with emphasis in electrical engineering can be completed as either a thesis or nonthesis option.
The thesis option requires at least 24 hours of course work and at least 6 hours of thesis credit. Of the 24 hours of course work, 3 to 6 hours can be in an approved minor area, at least 1 hour must be in seminar, and no more than 3 hours can come from research credit outside the thesis.
The nonthesis option requires 27 hours of course work and a 3-hour project or research course with a written report, final oral presentation, and final oral exam. Course work for either option must be approved by the student’s advisory committee.
Other Academic Requirements
For either option, a candidate must pass a final oral examination.
Meet the Graduate Program Coordinator
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An M.S. in engineering science with emphasis in telecommunications prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work.
Course Requirements
The M.S. with emphasis in telecommunications must be completed as a thesis option only. In addition to 6 hours of thesis, 24 hours of course work is required. This typically will include courses in wireless communications, digital communications, communications networking, probabilistic modeling, telecommunications policy, and management information systems. Coursework must be approved by the program director.
Other Academic Requirements
A candidate must prepare and orally defend a thesis.
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- Dr. John Daigle
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