Program Overview
MS in Robotics & Autonomous Systems
The MS in Robotics & Autonomous Systems (R&AS) program is designed to prepare students for technically demanding careers in a variety of areas in industry as well as for post-master’s graduate studies in robotics, autonomous systems, or related fields.
Curriculum
The MS in Robotics & Autonomous Systems curriculum requires a minimum of 32 graduate-level units (500-level or above courses). Course units can only be used to fulfill the program requirements if the student receives a grade of C or better in the course. To graduate, a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) must be attained in the set of courses used to satisfy the program requirements for the degree.
Structured Course Requirements
The 32 units must be selected as follows:
- One required course (4 units): ENG EK 505 Introduction to Robotics
- Four robotics core courses (16 units) selected from a list and satisfying the requirements of Control, Design, Perception, and Machine Learning (one course in each designated area).
- Three technical electives (12 units) may be any engineering/science electives at the 500 level or above (with no more than one course from the approved list of engineering management courses).
Accreditation
Boston University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
