Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering program provides students an opportunity to expand their skill sets in advanced and emerging topics of interest. The program also provides in-depth specialization in several areas, such as signal & image processing, computational intelligence and machine learning, power systems and renewable energy, discrete event systems, and virtual reality systems. Thesis and non-thesis (course-only) options are available, both of which require a total of 30 credits. For the thesis option, 9 of the 30 credits come from original research that culminates in a thesis. For the non-thesis option, all 30 credits come from (ten) courses. If approved by a graduate advisor or department head, 3 credits of the project may be used towards one course requirement.

Tracks

The program includes two tracks. Each has different course and graduation exit requirements which are outlined below.

Thesis Track: The thesis option requires the completion of 30 semester hours, 6-9 of which are in thesis research/engineering project.
Non-Thesis Track: The non-thesis option requires the completion of 30 semester hours of coursework.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 6-15 s.h.

An approved graduate-level Math course - Math intensive course in Math or ECE dept. (approved by academic advisor) Credits: 3
An approved graduate-level Business course (approved by academic advisor) Credits: 3

ENGR 01599 - Master’s Research and Thesis Credits: 1 to 9 (If following the thesis option, complete, defend, and submit an approved thesis.)

Elective Courses: 15-24 s.h.

Choose eight graduate (500-level or above) class ECE classes for the non-thesis option (24 s.h.)
Choose five graduate (500-level or above) class ECE classes for the thesis option (15 s.h.)
Up to two graduate-level courses in other engineering or appropriate math/science fields may be counted towards ECE electives.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 30 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and Thesis Requirements

Thesis Research. (Students will register for Master’s Research and Thesis (see above) credit hours totaling 9 s.h. Please

discuss with your Academic Advisor.)

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories .

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Jie Li, Ph.D.
Engineering Hall
856.256.5345
lijie@rowan.edu