Program Overview

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Advanced Studies

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS ECE) Advanced Studies program is designed for students admitted into the standard MS ECE program. This 16-20 month program allows students to take additional courses and delve deeper into specialization than the standard MS ECE program.

Program Structure

All students are initially admitted into the standard MS ECE program and can opt to transfer into the MS ECE Advanced Studies program at the end of their first year. Students in the advanced degree program have two options:

• Course option: Students must complete 133 units through coursework.
• Project option: Students must complete 97 units through coursework and an additional 36 units of project work.

Graduation Requirements for the MS ECE Advanced Degree

To complete the MS-AD in ECE degree, students must fulfill specific requirements.

Understanding Units

Carnegie Mellon University utilizes units instead of credits to denote the average number of hours required per week for a full-semester course. For instance, a nine-unit class demands nine hours of work a week on the course.

Completion Requirements

To graduate, students must complete at least 133 units with a cumulative quality point average of at least 3.0 (equivalent to a B grade in each course). The breakdown of the required completion units is as follows:

Course Option Requirements

• 60 units of ECE core courses
• 36 units of College of Engineering elective courses
• 36 units of general technical elective courses
• 1 unit of Introduction to Graduate Studies

Project Option Requirements

• 48 units of ECE core courses
• 24 units of College of Engineering elective courses
• 24 units of general technical elective courses
• 36 units of MS graduate project coursework
• 1 unit of Introduction to Graduate Studies

This program is offered by Carnegie Mellon University Africa, providing students with a comprehensive and specialized education in Electrical and Computer Engineering.