Program Overview

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Computer Engineering (Electrical Engineering), MS

Program Description

The Master of Science program in computer engineering with a concentration in electrical engineering is intended for students who want to gain knowledge deeper than that provided at the bachelor's degree level. Students are prepared to design and implement state-of-the-art systems in industrial research and development positions, and they learn to analyze and synthesize key theories and methods used in the field of computer engineering.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Tempe
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

• Electrical Engineering, BSE

Degree Requirements

• 30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
• 30 credit hours and a thesis
• Required Core (6 credit hours)
  • CSE 551 Foundations of Algorithms (3)
  • EEE 554 Probability and Random Processes (3)
• Electives (18-24 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours)
  • CEN 599 Thesis (6) or
  • Portfolio (0)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a related field such as computer engineering, computer science, computer systems engineering, or electrical engineering
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation (optional)
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MS program in computer engineering are able to apply new theories, methods, and designs that can advance the field of computer engineering. More specifically, program graduates have the skills to advance the design, system integration, testing, evaluation, and deployment of state-of-the-art hardware and software for systems that include computing, communications and networking (wired and wireless), control functions, sensing, signal processing, and actuation.

Research Areas

• Autonomous systems and robotics
• Distributed, dependable, and secure systems
• Embedded systems for media processing and communications

Career Examples

• Computer engineering professor
• Computer engineering researcher
• Computer hardware engineer
• Computer systems engineer
• Systems software engineer

Additional Information

The program is also appropriate for students who are contemplating future doctoral study and for those who want to gain experience in research. This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website. The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.