Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS)

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Engineering & Technology
• Computer & Information Science
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The master's degree program in Electrical & Computer Engineering suits working engineers seeking to excel in the creation and planning of new technologies. A faculty of groundbreaking leaders in disciplines ranging from communications and signal processing to advanced computer systems collaborates with students on a flexible, customizable curriculum. Gain a versatile spectrum of knowledge from multiple technical fields or complete a focused academic plan centered on select subjects. You can choose coursework in topical areas such as: remote sensing; high-performance computing; holography and diffractive optics; simulation modeling and heterogeneous systems design; wireless communications and networks; and detection and estimation.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

60.25%

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.2515 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

85%

Enrollment % Female

15%

Enrollment % International

4.29%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

30%