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PURDUE AUTONOMY, IoT, AND ROBOTICS
PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S PROGRAMS

TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE WITH TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

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MISSION
Our residential Autonomous and Connected Systems (ACS) majors provide advanced engineering technical education with specializations in the fields of Autonomy, Internet of Things (IoT), and Robotics that are directly aligned with transformative technological advancements, cutting-edge research, and long-term industry needs.



INSTITUTE FOR CONTROL, OPTIMIZATION AND NETWORKS (ICON)
ICON at Purdue University integrates diverse expertise in classical theories in control, optimization and networks with recent advances in AI, machine learning, and data science. We pursue innovative solutions to grand challenges in Autonomous and Connected Systems, including robotics, Autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture, space autonomy, manufacturing plants, transportation networks, supply chains, healthcare systems, power and communication systems, and social networks.


PROGRAM PATHWAYS

AUTONOMY, IoT, AND ROBOTICS ENGINEERING (1-YEAR)
FALL
courses
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SPRING
courses
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SUMMER
courses
 

AUTONOMY, IoT, AND ROBOTICS ENGINEERING (16-MONTHS)
FALL
courses
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SPRING
courses
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SUMMER
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FALL
courses
LEAD FACULTY

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Dr. Shaoshuai Mou
CO-DIRECTOR, ICON
ELMER BRUHN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS ANO ASTRONAUTICS

"Our industry partners are all very excited about Purdue training graduate students in these specialized, high-demand advanced techniques."


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Dr. Shreyas Sundaram
CO-DIRECTOR, ICON
MARIE GORDON PROFESSOR, ELMORE FAMILY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ANO COMPUTER ENGINEERING

"Our industry-oriented majors are an interesting blend of coursework and professor-mentored projects. Students can connect with faculty experts in essentially any topic they wish to pursue."

GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKINGS

4th
BEST GRADUATE ENGINEERING SCHOOL
2024, 2023, & 2022
U.S. News & World Report

INTERESTED? LET'S TALK!

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Gerry Janecko, MBA
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

GJANECKO@PURDUE.EDU

"Our programs strategically align with Purdue's commitment to improve the world through technological innovation. I enjoy guiding and supporting our talented students as they pursue aspirational industry success."

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FALL

First Round: January 15
Second Round: April 15
Final Round: July 1