M.S. in Computer Engineering
Program Director
The Master of Science in Computer Engineering program focuses on the state-of-the-art advancement in the field of computer engineering. This program prepares students for highly sought after jobs in fields such as data mining, computer security, parallel programming, deep learning, computer networking, robotics, software design, advanced computer architectures, and digital systems design. Our graduates are employed by a variety of companies, including the following: Texas Instruments (TI), National Instruments (NI), Intel, Microsoft, IBM, Rackspace, USAA, Southwest Research Institute, Boeing, Accenture, and Samsung, to name a few. Some of our graduates went on to pursue their Ph.D. degrees at Stanford University, University of Texas at Austin, and Northwestern University etc. Career opportunities for graduates with Master of Science degrees in Computer Engineering are abundant.
What is computer engineering?
Computer engineers design and implement computer systems – both hardware and software. Computer engineering is a combination of electrical engineering (hardware) and computer science (software and systems), and computer engineers work on a wide range of interesting computing problems that have a huge impact on the society, including computer security, parallel programming, machine learning, and reliable software & hardware system design.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a closely related discipline such as physics or mathematics. The graduate program director will evaluate applicants from other disciplines on an individual basis.
- Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (A = 4.00) for their bachelor's degree.
- We do not require GRE scores from the applicants.
- International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores. Students who do not meet minimum language proficiency requirements may apply to the St. Mary’s Intensive English Program (IEP) and be considered for admission upon successful completion of the IEP. See below for the score requirements for each test.
- Submit a completed application form, a resume, a written statement of purpose indicating the applicant's interests and objectives, two letters of recommendation concerning the applicant's potential for succeeding in the graduate program, and official transcripts of all college level work.
Applicants who fail to meet any of the above requirements may be admitted on a conditional status. The Graduate Program Director will evaluate these cases on an individual basis.
International Students
- International students must submit the TOEFL scores and show a minimum of 80 in the Internet-based test or 213 in the computer-based test or 550 in the paper-based test.
- As an alternative to the TOEFL, International Student can take the IELTS test and show a minimum score of 6.5 or better. A score of 6.0 is acceptable with the provision that the student takes EN6301 during the first semester at St. Mary’s University. No student will be admitted with score lower than 6.0 in the IELTS test.
- A third option for an international student is a Duolingo English test score of 105 or above.
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Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | ||
| EG 2141 | ||
| EG 2152 | ||
| EG 2341 | Fundamentals of Logic Design | 3 |
| EG 2352 | ||
| EG 1302 | ||
| EG 2342 | ||
| MT 2412 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MT 2413 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MT 3323 | Discrete Math Structures | 3 |
Degree Requirements
Non-Thesis/Project Option
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Courses Required | ||
| EG 6328 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| EG 6356 | Computer Networking | 3 |
| EG 6370 | Parallel Processing | 3 |
| EG 6374 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| EG 8396 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Software Project Planning and Management | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Software Quality Assurance | ||
| Wireless Security | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Neural Networks | ||
| Microprocessors | ||
| Microcomputer Interfacing | ||
| Digital Systems Design Using VHDL | ||
| Network Programming | ||
| Cryptography Principles and Practices | ||
| Fault Tolerant Computing | ||
| Requirements Engineering | ||
| Software Security | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Courses Required | ||
| EG 6328 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| EG 6356 | Computer Networking | 3 |
| EG 6370 | Parallel Processing | 3 |
| EG 6374 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| EG 8390 | Thesis I | 3 |
| EG 8391 | Thesis II | 3 |
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Select 12 hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Software Project Planning and Management | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Software Quality Assurance | ||
| Wireless Security | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Neural Networks | ||
| Microprocessors | ||
| Microcomputer Interfacing | ||
| Digital Systems Design Using VHDL | ||
| Network Programming | ||
| Cryptography Principles and Practices | ||
| Fault Tolerant Computing | ||
| Requirements Engineering | ||
| Software Security | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |