Computer Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.)
An Interdisciplinary Program offered jointly by the Departments of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Objectives
Computer engineering seeks to integrate the concepts and techniques from electrical engineering and computer science that are required to develop computer hardware and software. The program trains students in hardware-software integration as well as methods in software and electrical engineering. The training encompasses the design, development, testing, and evaluation of components, systems, and networks. Emphasis is placed on current state-of-the-art applications such as networks, computer architecture, image processing, VLSI, assistive technologies, robotics, cloud computing, and embedded computing. Students are expected acquire the knowledge and skill that enables them to undertake hardware and software projects encompassing the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers, supercomputers, and networked computers and circuit design.
Admission Requirements
Graduate study is open to qualified students who possess a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
GRE Required: No
Minimum TOEFL/IELTS Scores: 533 (PBT), 73 (IBT) or 6
Supporting Documents Required:
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Resume/CV
• Personal Statement
Eligibility:
• Candidates must have a 3.00 undergraduate GPA
• A course covering computer organization and microprocessors
• A lab course in microprocessors
• An analog electrical engineering lab
• A course in electronics
• A course in algorithms
• A course in software engineering or team-based software design
M.S. Degree Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.
Focus Areas (12 credits)
One course from each of the four focus areas below (3 cr. each).
Hardware
Networks & Security
Software Applications
Theory
Supervised 0-credit report, 3-credit project or 6-credit thesis (0-6 credits)
Electives (6-12 credits)
Two to four additional courses from the above focus groups, bringing the total for the degree to 30 credits (3 cr. each).
Additional Requirements
At least 12 credits from the focus areas and electives must be from an engineering discipline (courses prefixed EE or Engr).
Required Courses (6 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30