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Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Computer Engineering Degree (MSCPE) program will be granted to qualified students who hold:
- a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or in applied sciences, from an accredited institution.
- Applicants are expected to meet the
requirements for admission to the College of Engineering.
Foreign Student Admission Requirements
- The Graduate Record Examination is required for all individuals receiving their bachelor's degree outside of the United States.
- The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Examination is
required of all students whose native language is not English
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester credit hours must be successfully completed for the Master of Science in Computer Engineering Degree. Requirements are summarized as follows:
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Thesis Option |
Non Thesis Option |
| Computer Engineering Core |
9 Credits |
9 Credits |
| Computer Engineering Electives |
9 Credits |
15 Credits |
| Recommended Electives |
3 Credits |
6 Credits |
| Independent Study |
3 Credits |
NA |
| Thesis |
6 Credits |
NA |
| Total Credit Hours |
30 Credits |
30 Credits |
*Graduate Students electing the Non-thesis option may substitute three credits of independent study for one recommended elective course
Course Requirement
When selecting courses, students are expected to make certain that they have satisfied stated course prerequisites
Computer Engineering Core
A. Hardware
(Choose One Course)
B. Software (Choose One Course)
C. Theory (Choose One Course)
Computer Engineering Elective Courses
Courses listed under the CPE Core category can be used to satisfy the CPE Electives requirement provided they are not used to meet the core requirement. In addition, the following courses can be used to satisfy the CPE Elective requirement.
ECE 7710 - Real-Time Dig Sig Proc
ECE 8007 - Matrix Theory
ECE 8231 - Digital Signal Process
ECE 8234 - Image Processing
ECE 8247 - Multimedia Systems
ECE 8407 - Comp Arith Algo & Impl
ECE 8408 - Mob Computing & Wireless Net
ECE 8412 - Neural Networks
ECE 8416 - Fuzzy Log Eng Applica
ECE 8428 - Switch & Auto Theory
ECE 8429 - Topics in Intel Systems
ECE 8460 - VLSI Design
ECE 8471 - Software Reliability
ECE 8476 - Computer Comm Security
ECE 8479 - Software Engineering Projects
ECE 8787 - Communication Networks
Recommended Electives
Courses listed under Computer Engineering Core and the Computer Engineering Electives categories can be used to satisfy the requirement providing they were not used to meet either of the two previous requirements. The following list of courses show some of the more popular courses selected to meet this requirement. Courses not on this list from other programs may also be used but require approval.
ECE 7725 - Electronic Music Synthesis
ECE 8224 - Reliability Theory & Practice
ECE 8240 - Computational Algorithms
ECE 8470 - Intro to Prob Modeling
ECE 8478 - Pattern Recognition
CSC 8301 - Design and Ana of Algs
CSC 8410 - Operating Systems Concepts
CSC 8470 - Computer Graphics
CSC 8490 - Database Systems
CSC 8505 - Compiler Construction
CSC 8530 - Distributed Systems
CSC 8540 - Software Engineering
CSC 8560 - Computer Networks
Independent Study and Research Courses
Special Topics and Project
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Master's Degree Thesis Option:
Before Applying for the thesis option, students must first complete ECE 9030 as preparation. Application for the thesis option requires the submission of a written research proposal outlining the plan of work for the Master's Degree thesis and recommendation and approval of the student's research advisor. The chairman's approval is also required. Students who have qualified for the thesis option are required to make an oral presentation prior to graduation.
Courses for Lockheed Martin Company Program
The following three courses require permission of the Supervisor of Advanced Courses in Engineering. Lockheed Martin Company, King of Prussia, PA. These courses are counted only as electives.
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