Online MSECE Degree Requirements

This option is designed for students who want to earn a high-quality MSECE without relocating to campus. Typical students in the fully online program 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.  

Degree requirements:

  • Total credit hours: 30, including at least 15 credit hours of graduate-level ECE credits
  • Required ECE core courses: 2 (6 credit hours)
    • One core course from the student’s primary area and a second that adds breadth of ECE knowledge.
  • Required math courses: 2 (6 credit hours)
    • These courses are offered online and can be used to fulfill the math requirement:
      • MA 51100, Linear Algebra with Applications
      • MA 52700, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers I
        • If you have limited knowledge of linear algebra, MA511 is recommended first.
      • MA 52800, Advanced Mathematics for Engineers II
        • Can be taken without taking MA511 or MA527 first.
      • Any STAT course on this list.
  • Allowed graduate-level credit hours from outside ECE (ME, IE, CS, STATS, etc.): 9

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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 whether they are on campus or online. 

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.