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Computer Engineering is an interdisciplinary graduate program offered jointly by the Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Students in this program
develop a broad understanding of both hardware and software design issues. Two different degree options are available.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Engineering degree is a traditional research oriented graduate degree that
prepares students to work in industry or to continue with their graduate studies in either electrical engineering or
computer science.
The Master of Computer Engineering (M.Comp.E.) degree is a coursework only professional engineering
degree tailored to practicing computer scientists and engineers.
Faculty in the program work closely with
graduate students conducting research in a wide variety of computer engineering topics, including computer
architecture and system design, computer graphics, distributed systems, fault-tolerant computing, optimizing and
parallelizing compilers, computer-aided design, databases, networks, operating systems, parallel computing,
software engineering, and VLSI design and testing. Students begin their studies with a core program of courses
in system software, computer architecture and networking, VLSI and digital design, and data structures and algorithms
and then proceed to in-depth study in their area of specialization. M.S. students may elect to complete a master's thesis or
an independent project. The comprehensive final exam for the M.S. degree is oral; no final exam is required for
the M.Comp.E. degree. These degrees typically require one to two years of full-time study. Part-time study
is encouraged for students who work in industry while attending classes.
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