Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering Program

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSECE) degree.

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide advanced skills in electrical and computer engineering, building on the foundation established during undergraduate studies. As a graduate student, you will delve into topics such as computer software and networking, control, microelectronics and embedded systems, signal and image processing, power systems, telecommunication, and more.

Program Structure

Students have the option to complete a thesis, which requires nine hours of research and an oral defense. Alternatively, students can choose not to pursue a thesis, in which case they will be required to complete additional coursework and a graduate project.

Delivery Methods

The program is delivered primarily through on-campus, in-person meetings.

Program Director

The program director is Dr. Arie Nakhmani.

About the Program

The MSECE program is designed for individuals who wish to advance their skills in electrical and computer engineering or pursue a doctoral degree. The curriculum is tailored to build on the student's undergraduate education, providing a comprehensive understanding of advanced topics in the field.

Concentration of Interest

While the program does not specify particular concentrations, the university offers a wide range of concentrations across various fields, including but not limited to:

• Administration/Health Services
• Arts Education
• Business Administration
• Civil Engineering
• Community Health
• Counseling
• Cultural Heritage Studies
• Cyber Security
• Dentistry
• Educational Studies
• Engineering
• Health Administration
• Health Informatics
• Interdisciplinary Biomedical Science
• Kinesiology
• Management Information Systems
• Materials/Mechanical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Physics
• Public Administration
• Public Health
• Special Education

These concentrations are available across different schools and colleges within the university, including the College of Arts & Sciences, Collat School of Business, School of Dentistry, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Health Professions, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Optometry, and School of Public Health.