Program Overview

FIU College of Engineering and Computing

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering encompasses a broad range of research and educational interests. It is the policy of the department to involve each faculty member in a balanced combination of research and teaching so as to fully benefit the students.

Academics

The college offers various degree programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Applied AI & IoT
  • Combined BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Digital Forensics
• Distance & Online Education
• Online Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Requirements

To be eligible for a doctoral degree in electrical and computer engineering, students must:

1. Satisfy all university requirements for a doctoral degree
2. Complete at least 75 credit hours beyond a bachelor's degree
3. Complete at least 9 credits in their major area and at least 6 credits in two different breadth areas
4. Complete a minimum of 45 credits of graduate course work toward the Ph.D. before being eligible for candidacy
5. Complete one academic year of full-time residency
6. Have a Graduate Supervisory and Research Committee appointed as soon as possible and no later than 15 months after being admitted to the Ph.D. program
7. Identify their research area within 12 months of acceptance into the Ph.D. program
8. Earn a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all approved courses in their program of study
9. Successfully pass the qualifying examination
10. Successfully prepare and defend a formal dissertation proposal
11. Successfully submit and defend the final research dissertation

Admission Requirements

• GPA score of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 in upper-level undergraduate work or 3.3 or higher out of 4.0 in master's program
• GRE is not required
• Three letters of recommendation
• International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Credentials of all other applicants will be examined by the Graduate Admission Committee on a case-by-case basis

About the Department

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering is committed to providing a balanced combination of research and teaching to fully benefit the students. Many faculty members have considerable industrial experience and maintain active consulting roles to provide current and relevant knowledge to the students.