Master’s Programs

MS Degree Programs

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering offers MS degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and photonics. These programs offer both thesis and non-thesis options.

ECE faculty members boast international reputations and provide students with opportunities for research in:

  • Electrical Engineering
    • Signal Processing and Communications
    • Systems and Control
    • Solid State Circuits, Devices, and Materials
    • Electromagnetics and Photonics
    • Bioelectronics
  • Computer Engineering
    • Software
    • Hardware and Computer Architecture
    • Computer Communications and Networks
  • Photonics
    • Lasers and Applications
    • Fiber Optics and Optical Communications
    • Photonics Materials and Devices

The ECE Master’s Student Experience

The three MS degree programs offered by ECE maintain a common structure, which includes similar requirements for concentration, breadth, and advanced coursework, but are differentiated by the chosen concentration area. Some students in the program pursue the MS as a terminal degree and use it to complement their undergraduate studies. Others regard the MS as an introduction to graduate studies, and continue on to a PhD program. Most MS students participate in research with supporting faculty, and are encouraged to publish their research results in journals or present them at conferences.

How to Apply

Graduate student admissions information, including the online application, can be found on the College of Engineering Graduate Programs website.