M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Program Director
The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering is an interdisciplinary graduate program that combines the strengths of both electrical and computer engineering. The program will be replacing our graduate programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The new program will give students the flexibility to take courses in the areas of both electrical and computer engineering, such as machine learning, data sciences, computer security, parallel computing, computer networks, digital signal processing, communications theory, wireless communication, automatic control, neural networks, and wireless security etc. It will help students build a solid foundation and prepare them for highly sought-after jobs in the areas of electrical and computer engineering.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements of the program are the following:
- Have a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, or a closely related discipline. 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.
- All students are required to submit proof of English proficiency for admission into St. Mary’s University. If you have studied in the US, this may fulfill the English proficiency requirement. Proof of English proficiency can be submitted directly to St. Mary’s from one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based (IB) test is required for full admission.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum band score of 6.0 is required for full admission.
- Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission.
- Submit a completed application form, a written statement of purpose indicating the applicant's interests and objectives, two recommendation letters, official transcripts of all college level work and resume.
- 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.
Click on the course number to view course title and description.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the MS ECE graduate program will take ten 3-credit courses (in a total of 30 credits) from, but not limited to, the following courses: | ||
| DSP, Control, and Communication | ||
| Digital Signal Processing I | ||
| Digital Signal Processing II | ||
| Automatic Control Systems | ||
| Digital Control Systems | ||
| Communication Systems | ||
| Wireless Communications | ||
| Random Variables and Stochastic Processes | ||
| Parallel Processing, Networking, Architecture, and Software Engineering | ||
| Parallel Processing | ||
| Computer Networking | ||
| Computer Architecture | ||
| Software Engineering | ||
| Security | ||
| Cryptography Principles and Practices | ||
| Wireless Security | ||
| Data Sciences and Machine Learning | ||
| Special Topics (Data Sciences Using Python and Julia) | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Neural Networks | ||
| Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition | ||
| Non-Thesis/Capstone Project Option | ||
| Capstone Project | ||
| Thesis Option | ||
| Thesis I | ||
| Thesis II | ||
Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering degree options
The MS ECE is a 30-credit hour program. The graduate degree may be earned by one of the following
three options. Students can elect to choose from capstone project, thesis, and all course options. Students will take six credits from out of their major area, in consultation with their program director.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Plan I - Capstone | ||
| In Major | 21 | |
| Out of Major (Other EG, CS, GSB, Law and CAHSS selected with program director's permission) | 6 | |
| Project/Thesis | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Plan II - Thesis | ||
| In Major | 18 | |
| Out of Major (Other EG, CS, GSB, Law and CAHSS selected with program director's permission) | 6 | |
| Project/Thesis | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Plan III - All Course | ||
| In Major | 24 | |
| Out of Major (Other EG, CS, GSB, Law and CAHSS selected with program director's permission) | 6 | |
| Project/Thesis | 0 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |