Computer Engineering is a discipline that is concerned
with the usage and development of software and
hardware of computing systems. It is widely considered
that computer engineering is one of the most dynamic
fields in term of market growth around the world.
The 36-credit program also includes required work
experience and a non-credit orientation course to the
US American workplace and higher education. Students
will hold part time or fulltime jobs and normally take
three courses per semester, completing the program in
two years. The course content includes software
engineering, computer architecture and operating
systems, as well as security issues, project
management, research methods, and a variety of
elective courses in the area of information
technology. Students will receive a thorough
theoretical background while at the same time their
work experiences will provide exposure to the kinds of
activities in which engineers are currently engaged.
Students will be prepared to work in the computer
systems departments of a wide variety of organizations
ranging from telecommunications companies, to banks
and investment firms, to large hotel chains.
Admission: The Master of Science in Computer
Engineering program is open to qualified applicants
who have earned a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Students with a non-engineering or related bachelor’s
degree may be required to take CE 500 Math for
Engineering and/or CE 501 Fundamentals of Electrical
Engineering, each of which is a 3-credit course to
prepare them for the graduate computer engineering
coursework. These courses are in addition to the
36-credits required for the MS degree.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the graduation requirements for all
graduate students (see “Graduate Academic Regulations”
in Appendix of the course catalog), candidates for the
Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering
complete the following requirements:
A minimum of 36 semester credits at the graduate
level, composed of courses listed below or acceptable
substitutes approved by the Program Advisor.
A final oral comprehensive examination or, subject to
the decision of the Program Advisor, a thesis
requiring a formal oral defense in lieu of the
comprehensive examination. The thesis is in addition
to the 36 credit hour requirement.
