With innovations that progress from concept to production in a matter of months, or even weeks, electrical and computer engineering is one of the fastest growing and broadest of all technical fields. The master's in electrical and computer engineering online program combines rigorous study with practical applications aimed at solving real-world problems, from producing more efficient and reliable computing networks to using wireless systems to increase bandwidth for ever-increasing data streams.
ECE master's online students learn from and work closely with expert Electrical & Computer Engineering faculty members who are known for fueling breakthroughs that impact the world, from pioneering wireless network technologies to spurring advances in green power and biomedical systems.
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Curriculum
Program Requirements
- 10 courses, for a total of 30 credit hours.
- At least 21 credits in electrical and computer engineering and 9 credits in a computer science (CS), physics (PH), engineering (BME, CHE, CE, ECE, FP, MFE, MTE, ME, RBE and SYS) and/or mathematics (MA).
ECE master's online students will work with a faculty advisor to develop a personal, customized and relevant plan of study that can include foundational and advanced courses in: electronics, digital design, radio and microwave engineering, analog design, power systems, and systems engineering.
Thesis option: Currently, WPI’s online graduate programs do not offer a thesis option, as theses cannot be completed online. If you wish to pursue a thesis on campus, it is the student’s responsibility to find an advisor. Please note that depending on the project’s subject and timeframe, there might not be a faculty member willing or able to advise.
Courses
Depending on your professional experience and goals, you can choose to study one technical area in considerable depth or pursue a broader program spanning several electrical and computer engineering specialization areas. View academic term start dates for ECE master's online courses.
Topics for ECE Master's Online
Topic | Courses |
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ANALOG/RF DESIGN | |
COMPUTER ENGINEERING | |
NETWORKS |
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SIGNALS, SYSTEMS & COMMS |
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POWER SYSTEMS | Select this link for a complete description of WPI's Power Systems Program |
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING | Select this link to a complete description of WPI's Systems Engineering Program |
For a list of current course offerings, please view the course schedule here.
WPI also offers an online graduate certificate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an online Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Contact us to find out more information about the MEng in ECE.
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After Graduation
WPI master's in ECE graduates are in high demand and work for organizations including BAE Systems, EMC, General Dynamics, IBM, Intel, Mathworks, MITRE, National Grid USA, Nokia, Oracle, and Raytheon.