Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering
It may be surprising to many to find out that large aerospace companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman employ more electrical, computer, software and systems engineers than aerospace engineers. However, with contemporary reliance on embedded control systems to implement flight control systems, and to enable aircraft to work within the National Airspace System, it should be no surprise.
The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering prepares students for advanced careers in the aerospace industry and other industries. Like its undergraduate counterparts, it focuses on producing engineers who possess not only excellent technical proficiency, but also knowledge of and an ability to execute systems-level design. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in engineering design.
The program allows the student to focus either on electrical engineering or computer engineering. For either option, the program begins with a core of foundation courses in linear systems, random processes and systems engineering. Then, each option has its own core: digital communications and avionics & radio navigation for the electrical engineering side, and project management and computer systems safety for the computer engineering side. Both options feature thesis and non-thesis possibilities.
In the thesis option, students perform several semesters of research under the direction of a faculty member. Iin the non-thesis option, students take additional formal instruction.
Requirements
To enter the program without contingencies, matriculating students must have graduated from an ABET-accredited computer or electrical-engineering program or equivalent; that is, they must possess fundamental knowledge and ability in analog and digital circuit analysis and design, microprocessor systems, electronic devices, communication systems, continuous and discrete mathematics and probability and statistics. Students may be granted contingent entry into the program, provided they take appropriate undergraduate classes prior to specified graduate courses. Program entrants should possess a strong academic record, as demonstrated by a 3.0/4.0 grade point average. Awarding of financial assistance may require the student to take the Graduate Record Examination.
The program goes live with the fall 2010 semester. For details on degree overview, requirements, and expected outcomes visit Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering.
