Online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Overview
Gain a credential that commands attention with the Purdue University Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The fully online Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering equips you with the depth and breadth of knowledge and relevant skills needed to succeed in today’s engineering world while offering you the prestige, affordability, flexibility you want in a Master’s degree. This course-based, entirely online MSECE program with the same courses, same faculty, and same degree as the on-campus programs.
Program Highlights
- Gain deep knowledge in your chosen area of interest while building “breadth at the edges” by taking one-credit courses from a rich suite of options.
- Our world-class faculty will help you develop innovative thinking approaches to address both practical complex problems.
- Throughout your program, a dedicated faculty advisor and a team of professionals will help you plan your degree and support your envisioned career path.
- Earn a graduate concentration as you earn the MSECE to fine-tune your credential.
Curriculum
This degree requires 30 credit hours total with at least 15 hours of electrical and computer engineering coursework, 6 credit hours of graduate math coursework and up to 9 credit hours in coursework from outside of ECE.
Students can select one of these ECE focus areas or build a plan of study to incorporate multiple areas:
- Automatic Control
- Communications, Networking, Signal & Image Processing
- Computer Engineering
- Fields and Optics
- Microelectronics and Nanotechnology
- Power and Energy Systems
- VLSI and Circuit Design
Admissions Requirements
Criteria for Admissions
Math Background:
- 3 semesters of calculus and 1 semester each of differential equations and linear algebra (highly recommended)
Undergraduate Degree:
- BS or equivalent, preferred in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or Applied Mathematics
Test Scores:
- GRE scores are accepted but not required.
More information can be found here.
Application Requirements
The following documents are required to complete an application:
- Transcripts from all universities attended
- 3 letters of recommendation
- An academic statement of purpose
- A personal history statement
- A professional resume
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)
- Full admissions requirements can be found here.
Application Deadlines
For Spring start:
- Priority Deadline: November 15
- Final Deadline: December 15
For Fall start:
- July 15
Tuition*
For resident and nonresident students:
- $950 per credit hour
Domestic students and permanent residents may qualify for the following types of financial aid:
*The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Online master’s in ECE enables semiconductor engineer to explore his field
“Looking at my options for online electrical engineering degrees I thought Purdue was the best choice from a prestige standpoint and from an education standpoint,” Mahboob said. “The cost per credit hour was very competitive compared to the other options that were out there.”
You are not alone in taking your next giant leap. Connect with a Purdue University online enrollment counselor to get your questions answered, receive personalized application support and start planning your degree journey with confidence. Simply fill out this form to request more information and receive additional program materials.
It’s your first step toward becoming a Purdue Boilermaker, joining a community of innovators, leaders and changemakers committed to making giant leaps that shape industries, advance ideas and move the world forward.