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Master's Degre in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Program Overview

Purdue University Northwest’s flexible electrical and computer engineering master’s program empowers you to choose from courses in the computer, electrical and industrial engineering fields, including communications, control systems, digital systems, software engineering, power and energy systems and mathematics.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The engineering departments offer a strong interdisciplinary program. All graduate faculty members have Ph.D. degrees from major universities and are active in research.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Master's Degree Program Curriculum

The student may elect courses in several engineering disciplines or strong options in a few disciplines. Both thesis and non-thesis programs can be arranged.

View the Engineering Graduate Handbook (PDF)

Broaden your understanding of engineering with an array of advanced courses

Electrical and Computer Engineering Course of Study

Sample Courses

  • ECE 55000 – Computer Network Security
  • ECE 51200 – Power Systems

Deepen your expertise with advanced projects and coursework.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Course of Study

 

Sample Courses

  • ECE 56900 – Introduction To Robotic Systems
  • ECE 57400 – Software Engineering Methodology

Electrical and Computer Engineering Master's Degree Program Highlights

Your master’s journey at PNW will feature indoor and outdoor laboratory experiences, faculty-supervised research opportunities and small class sizes that promote close relationships with your instructors.

You’ll also enjoy opportunities to present thesis work at national and international research conferences, as well as publish peer-reviewed research papers with faculty. You’ll also be able to offset your tuition/fees with graduate teaching assistantships.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Master's Degree Program Outcomes

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
  • Use skills and tools necessary for engineering practice
  • Design and conduct experiments; analyze data
  • Design systems or processes within realistic constraints
  • Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities
  • Understand the impact of engineering in economic, environmental and societal contexts

Electrical and Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Program Employers

Our alumni are employed with remarkable companies in the region and across the country, including:

  • Cisco Systems
  • Hewlett Packard
  • National Semiconductor

Electrical and Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Program Beyond the Classroom

We encourage you to get involved with organizations like:

  • IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
  • SWE (Society of Women Engineers)

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Program Career Paths

Graduates could work in a variety of fields depending on their concentration!

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Software Engineer
  • Computer Hardware Engineer
Mateo Garcia

Studying at PNW has been a great experience. I have met so many wonderful people and learned so much. I am happy I made the decision to attend PNW.

I am currently a Computer Engineer with the Naval Sea Systems Command Crane Division; I work in modeling and simulating to provide data before any prototypes are created and tested. With the help of my professors, I was able to gain the experience of writing well-written reports and presenting them in front of an audience.

Ulises Morales

I studied as a master student at Purdue University Calumet 2011-2013. Currently, I am a senior software engineer at Apple and an active contributor to Apache Cassandra. The research projects at the graduate school with Dr. Xiaoli Yang and Dr. Charles Tseng helped me gain a deep understanding of software design principles and lots of practical experiences.

Yifan Cai

After I successfully defended my thesis and published, in no time I was having interview calls from tech giants like Apple, Amazon, Bose headphones, Qualcomm and a Ph.D. offer from Arizona State University. I owe my evolution into an engineer with strong research intentions and moral ethics to my mentor and the department of Electrical and Computer Science Engineering.

Vinith Vijayarajan

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Whether you just completed your undergraduate studies or are looking to take the next step to advance your career, Purdue University Northwest’s electrical and computer engineering master’s degree program allows you to choose from courses in the computer, electrical and industrial engineering fields.

Our graduate studies staff is ready to help you take the next step! Contact us at (219) 989-2257 or grad@pnw.edu to see how PNW can meet your needs.