Computer Engineering (Online), M.S.

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Computer Engineering

Computer engineers participate in some of the most forward-looking work in industry and government today, particularly telecommunications, computer networks and microelectronics. Students become resourceful experts in such dynamic fields as computer networks, VLSI design and testing, embedded systems design and computer architecture. Focusing on principles and concepts underlying the design and integration of hardware and software components and systems, this online master’s in computer engineering gives students what they must know to become serious professionals, practitioners confident in electronically controlled systems and devices.

Group 1: 9 Credits

Core Courses–Choose 3 Out of Following

EL 5363 Principles of Communication Networks 3 Credits
EL 5473 Introduction to VLSI System Design 3 Credits
EL 5493 Advanced Hardware Design 3 Credits
CS 6133 Computer Architecture I 3 Credits

Group 2: 6-12 Credits

Two sequences in this group each containing two courses; one course in each sequence may be a core course in Group l. Both sequences must be in EL or CS courses and at least one must be an EL sequence. Approved course sequences are detailed in the ECE Graduate Student Manual.

Group 3: 6-12 Credits

Approved electives may be chosen with adviser approval from graduate offerings in EL, CS, and occasionally, pertinent courses from other departments. With adviser approval, students may select other groups or individual courses provided they relate to the various facets of computer engineering.

Group 4: 3 Credits

Students must take a project (EL 9953 ) that relates to the computer engineering discipline and is adviser-approved.

Computer Engineering (Online), M.S.