MS in ECE
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Students in the Master of Science (MS) in ECE program are provided with a thorough background in the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering, as well as the opportunity for in-depth specialization in some particular aspect of these fields. Upon enrollment in the department, students are given the opportunity, with the help of an academic advisor and faculty mentor, to choose an educational program consistent with their background and best-suited to their own academic goals.
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Program Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate Technical Expertise in a particular area (concentration areas)
a) By solving problems in which they apply ECE fundamentals
b) By solving complex problems that draw on multiple aspects of ECE
c) By solving challenging problems that reflect a depth of understanding in ECE - Demonstrate a spirit of Innovation, Collaboration and Leadership
a) By displaying out of the box thinking in solving current complex problems where there are no existing answers
b) By successfully collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
c) By applying holistic systems-oriented thinking to their designs
d) By participating in research projects - Demonstrate professional preparation
a) By engaging in job search and internships
b) By successfully securing a job as a practicing engineer
c) By honing professional skills in teamwork, work organization, and oral and written communication
Concentrations
MS in ECE students can choose one of the following concentrations for focused study in a particular area of electrical and computer engineering. MS in ECE students are not required to complete a concentration in order to graduate. Generally, MS in ECE students can select a full range of ECE graduate course offerings to meet their course requirements and advance toward their individual career objectives.
- AI/ML Systems
- Intelligent Physical Systems
- Computational Engineering Methods/Systems
- Computer Security
- Network/Distributed Systems
- Wireless/Embedded Systems
- Integrated Systems
- Devices and Nanofab
Dual-degree offerings
MS in Engineering and Technology Innovation Management
Students who are interested in ECE and innovation management may also be interested in this program offered by E&TIM.
ECE/Thailand
Established as a collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University and King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), ECE/Thailand will provide cutting-edge engineering research and education in Southeast Asia.
Affiliated programs
Information Networking Institute
Students interested in ECE may also be interested in the programs offered by the INI.
MS in Music & Technology
Students who are interested in the technical aspects of sound production, music representation, music signal processing, and sound recording may also be interested in the MS in Music & Technology offered by the School of Music, Computer Science, and ECE.
MS in Energy, Science, Technology, and Policy
Students who are interested in ECE and interdisciplinary studies in energy may also be interested in the Energy Science, Technology, and Policy (ESTP) program offered by the College of Engineering.