Online Track Degree Requirements
About this track: This track is designed for students who want to earn a high-quality MSECE without relocating to campus. Typical students in this track work full time in industry.
Timeline: Students have up to 6 years to complete the MSECE. Most students working full time typically take one class or 3 credit hours each semester.
Requirements: The table below summarizes the curriculum requirements for the online track.
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Required Total Credit Hours on Plan of Study |
30 |
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Required Core Courses |
2 courses; 6 credit hours |
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Total Required Graduate-Level ECE Credit Hours |
15 |
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Required Math Credit Hours |
6 |
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Allowed graduate-level credits from outside ECE (ME, IE, CS, STATS, etc.) |
9 |
Core course requirement: Two core courses are required, one from the student’s primary area core course and a second that adds breadth of ECE knowledge. Regional campus courses or transfer courses do not satisfy the core course requirement.
Math requirement: A minimum of 6 approved math credit hours are required for this track. The following courses are offered online and can be used to fulfill the math requirement:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
|---|---|
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MA 51100 |
Linear Algebra with Applications Recommended before you take ECE602 |
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MA 52700 |
Advanced Mathematics for Engineers I (not allowed for CNSIP area) If you have limited knowledge of linear algebra, MA511 is recommended first. |
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MA 52800 |
Advanced Mathematics for Engineers II Can be taken without taking MA511 or MA527 first |
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CS 51500 |
Numerical Analysis of Linear Systems |
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STAT 51400 |
Design of Experiments (allowed only for CE area) |
Graduate seminar requirement: ECE 69400: Graduate Seminar is not required for the online track.
Sample plans of study: Sample plans of study for online students are available here. Note that these are just examples; you can create a plan of study that meets your specific needs, as long as it complies with the requirements above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my diploma state that I completed coursework online?
No. Additionally, we offer only one MS degree, the MSECE. All of our Master’s students earn the same degree, regardless of MS track.
What GPA do I need to earn the MSECE?
You must have a plan-of-study GPA of 3.0 to successfully complete the MSECE. Graduate-level transfer courses are not included in your GPA calculation.