Master of Science program in Computer Engineering

The Master of Science program in Computer Engineering provides:

• structure: as you develop a firm foundation to succeed at the advanced level in industry or to pursue further graduate studies
• flexibility: follow your own particular interest as you complete your studies

Our graduates are successful technical contributors to industry and productive faculty members in electrical and computer engineering departments.

Program objectives

The MS program in Computer Engineering:

• provides students with in-depth understanding and expertise in specific areas of specialization
• trains students to conduct scientific research in specific areas of interest
• trains students in how to communicate their research findings as technical papers and presentations at conferences and seminars
• provides students with the opportunity to show mastery in a specific research project or research area of interest by writing and defending a thesis/project report or by passing a comprehensive exam

Research areas

Our faculty are experts in an impressive variety of fields and are engaged in notable research ventures supported by public and private funding. Key research areas within the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE):

• Applied Acoustics
• Applied Electromagnetics
• Computer Engineering
• Electronics & Solid-State Devices
• IoT: Internet of Things
• Marine Applications
• RF Photonics
• Signals & Systems

Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT)

International (F-1) students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees may be eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). To learn about the eligibility criteria and detailed steps to apply, please review the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) OPT page and USCIS resources. F-1 students must consult with the ISSC to apply for STEM OPT.

UMassD College of Engineering Points of Distinction

• ABET Accredited
• Nationally recognized research institution
• Voted best Engineering program in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report
• 97% of graduates from the College of Engineering are either employed or enrolled in further education. Graduates have gone on to work at Google, Amazon, Dell, Raytheon, Hyundai, Apple; and one alumni is a NASA astronaut.

Semester 1

3 courses from the below list

• ECE 370 --- Design & Implementation of Real-time Embedded Resource Management Systems --- 3 | foundation
• ECE 388 --- Embedded Design Project --- 3 | foundation
• 500 level ECE --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 3 | graduate
• IPP 501 --- Academic Skills Building for Graduate Students

Foundation Credits --- 6

Graduate Credits (applied toward degree) --- 3

Remaining credits for degree completion --- 27

Semester 2

3 courses from the below list:

• ECE 368 --- Digital Design --- 3 | foundation
• ECE 369 --- Computer Networks --- 3 | foundation
• 400/500 CEN --- Technical Elective(s) --- 3-6 | graduate
• IPP 502 --- Academic Skills Building for Graduate Students

Foundation Credits --- 3

Graduate Credits (applied toward degree) --- 6

Total Graduate Credits Combined --- 9

Remaining credits for degree completion --- 21

Note: The above curriculum is a sample and individual course schedules are determined upon departmental review with consideration of individual student background, prerequisite coursework, a program of choice, and research interests.

Starting salary range: $103,500 - $120,048

National Association of Colleges and Employers Summer 2021 Salary Survey