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MS Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Hartford, United States
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Course Overview

The Master of Science (MS) in electrical and computer engineering program is a research-oriented program that focuses on the advancement of the fundamental body of knowledge in electrical and computer engineering while also fostering the development of skills in design and analysis. This program lets you study an area of interest as part of a graduate thesis. Work towards solving a contemporary problem and become a technical expert. This program is also ideal for those who endeavor to eventually pursue their doctoral degree in an area within engineering. You will be ready to conduct research more analytically and purposefully in the industry and in academia.

General Eligibility

Students applying to the Master of Engineering or Master of Science in Engineering programs are required to submit the following items. Please refer to the University’s graduate admission page for more information. Requirements include:

  • Completed Application Form

  • Create or continue your Online Application

  • Application fee

  • Letter of Intent

  • Official transcripts (a minimum 3.0 GPA as an undergraduate)

  • Two professional letters of recommendation

  • Engineering candidates must have an appropriate baccalaureate degree in engineering from an engineering degree program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

  • English Proficiency (international students)

  • Guarantors Statement (international students)

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Mathematics (3 credits)

M 515 - Methods of Applied Mathematics I 3 credit(s) 

OR

M 517 - Applied Engineering Statistics 3 credit(s)

Thesis (6-9 credits)

  • ECE 615 - Graduate Thesis in Engineering 3-9 credit(s)

  • Thesis requirements:

    • Approved project by advisor

    • Presentation to the faculty

    • Formal report may be published by the library

Electives (21 credits)

ECE 521 - Communications Theory 3 credit(s)

ECE 525 - Fiber Optics Communications 3 credit(s)

ECE 530 - System Design and Implementation 3 credit(s)

ECE 532 - Embedded Microprocessors 3 credit(s)

ECE 534 - VHDL and Applications 3 credit(s)

ECE 537 - Multidisciplinary Modeling 3 credit(s)

ECE 540 - Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Hardware 3 credit(s)

ECE 542 - State-Variable Continuous Control Systems 3 credit(s)

ECE 543 - Digital Control Systems 3 credit(s)

ECE 544 - State Variable Control Systems 3 credit(s)

ECE 545 - Automated System Implementation 3 credit(s)

ECE 548 - Introduction to Robotics 3 credit(s)

ECE 551 - Engineering System Design Using Neural Networks 3 credit(s)

ECE 555 - Simulation and Rapid Prototyping of Integrated Electronic Systems 3 credit(s)

ECE 565 - Digital VLSI Design I 3 credit(s)

ECE 567 - Analog VLSI Design 3 credit(s)

ECE 571 - Generalized Machine Theory 3 credit(s)

ECE 572 - Power Systems Analysis 3 credit(s)

ECE 573 - Power Electronics 3 credit(s)

ECE 591 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

ECE 592 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

ECE 641 - Digital Signal Processing 3 credit(s)

ECE 642 - Advanced Linear Discrete and Continuous Control Systems 3 credit(s)

ECE 643 - Advanced Digital Control Systems 3 credit(s)

ECE 644 - Estimation and Filtering Theory 3 credit(s)

ECE 662 - Solid-State Electronic Devices 3 credit(s)

ECE 671 - Transformers—Theory and Practice 3 credit(s)

ECE 672 - Protective Relaying 3 credit(s)

ECE 675 - Surge Processes in Power Engineering 3 credit(s)

ECE 691 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

ECE 692 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 1–6 credit(s)

Any graduate level courses approved by the faculty advisor and department chair

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

Minimun IELTS Score 6.5 overall.

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