M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

The School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering (ECBE) offers programs of study and research leading to i) the Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, ii) the Master of Science (M.S.) degree (thesis/non-thesis) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and iii) the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.The School provides a rich environment for educational and professional advancement in the following areas:Electrical Systems: Autonomous Vehicles, Control Systems, Robotics, Electric Energy & Renewables, Power Systems, Electric Vehicles, Medical Instruments, Optics & Photonics, AntennasMicroelectronics: Electronic Design Automation, Emerging Nanoscale and Quantum Technologies, VLSI Circuits, Integrated Systems, Medical Electronics, SensorsSignals and Communications: Image processing, Signal Processing, Telecommunications, Communication NetworksHardware and Firmware: Computer Architectures, Embedded Systems, Network Systems, Robotics, Programmable Logic ControllersSystems Software: Cloud Computing, Digital Design Automation, Multi-Core Programming, High-Performance Scientific Computing, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Programming.The ECBE programs of study provide a balance between formal classroom instruction and research, and are tailored to the individual student’s academic and professional goals. Graduates of the program enjoy excellent employment opportunities and are highly recruited worldwide in industry, government, and academia.The Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering program has two tracks: i) The non-thesis track is coursework-oriented ii) The thesis track is research-oriented and is designed for students who want to pursue research or a Ph.D. degree. The degree (non-thesis/thesis) can be completed in 3-4 semesters.

College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics