Electrical and Computer Engineering
Program Overview
The 100% online, 30-credit hour electrical and computer engineering (ECE) concentration is packed in our Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)/Master of Science (MS) degree. This program was created for professionals who wish to build a competitive edge in a wide variety of industries and build the foundation to excel and lead in a global engineering environment. As a student in this program, you will focus heavily on electrical and computer engineering topics and technical knowledge. Purdue University's online graduate engineering program is consistently ranked in the top ten programs by U.S. News and World Report, along with the ECE graduate program ranked as #1 by U.S. News and World Report.
Course Topical Area:
| Automatic Controls | Communications & Networking |
| Fields and Optics | Microelectronics & Nanotechnology |
| VLSI & Circuit Design | Energy Sources & Systems |
Online Plan of Study Overview
The MSE/MS master's program offers a wide range of flexibility in course options. The ECE concentration allows more customization as compared to a more traditional path. After you begin your studies at Purdue, an academic advisor will help you create a Plan of Study (POS) to best fit your educational needs and career goals within the ECE concentration requirements. Every POS varies based on student interest, time, and course load.
Degree requirements checklist:
_____ total core ECE courses (6 hours)
_____ total other ECE courses (9 hours)
_____ total Math courses (6 hours)
_____ total other engineering courses (3 hours)
_____ total other elective courses (6 hours)
_____ total credit hours (30 hours)
View detailed ECE concentration requirements