Program Overview

Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering Program

The Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering program at the University of Colorado Boulder offers a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in electrical and computer engineering, with a focus on four active focus areas: Computer Engineering / Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Photonics & Optics, and Systems & Controls.

Curriculum

The MS-EE on Coursera curriculum is both modular and self-directed. The Electrical Engineering faculty have purposely broken down semester-long courses into small modules that naturally fit together in groups. The program includes:

• Course Directory
• CU Boulder on Coursera Calendar 2025 - 2026
• Academic Calendar - Fall 1 2025 & Fall 2 2025 session
• Final Exam Schedule - Fall 1 2025 & Fall 2 2025 session
• Hardware and Software Requirements
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Focus Areas

Each specialization is organized within a focus area, and the program currently offers four active focus areas:

• Computer Engineering / Embedded Systems Engineering
• Power Electronics
• Photonics and Optics
• Systems & Controls

Graduate Programs

The program offers graduate programs, including:

• MS-ECE on Coursera
• Professional Master's Programs

Departments

The College of Engineering and Applied Science includes several departments, such as:

• Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences
• Chemical & Biological Engineering
• Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering
• Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering

Programs

The university offers various programs, including:

• Applied Mathematics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Creative Technology & Design
• Data Science
• Engineering Education
• Engineering Management
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental Engineering
• Integrated Design Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Robotics

Affiliates & Partners

The university has several affiliates and partners, including:

• ATLAS Institute
• Campos Student Center
• Center for Technology Workforce Innovation
• Colorado Mesa University
• Colorado Space Grant Consortium
• Engineering Career Hub
• Engineering Honors
• Engineering Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics & Society
• Idea Forge
• Integrated Teaching and Learning
• Mortenson Center for Global Engineering
• Western Colorado University