Master of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCE)

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Grade Requirements: An MSCE student must complete all program courses, including electives, with a grade of “B-” or higher. In addition, the overall program GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
Credit Hour Requirements: The program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours beyond a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.
Program Code: 8073MSCE
CIPC: 140901

Once enrolled, a student must register for at least one MSCE course each semester, excepting summers, until graduation. Students who fail to do so must petition for readmission into the program.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for admission into the Master of Science in Computer Engineering program must possess a bachelor’s degree or be in the final stage of completing the degree. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required from the undergraduate program in which the bachelor’s degree is earned.

Applicants will submit:

Completed application
Current resume
Official transcripts (domestic applicants) or credential evaluation reports (international applicants) for all institutions of higher education (except Weber) that pertain to the bachelor’s degree
Scores from the GRE (Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the BS/MS combined program are exempt.)
Contact information for three references, at least one from a professional context and one from an academic context

Additional Admission Requirements for International Students

All international students and any applicant educated outside the U.S. must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English, or whose language of instruction for their undergraduate degree was not English, will be required to submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International Language Testing System (IELTS) which is not more than two years old. Applicants are required to have an internet-based TOEFL score of 79 (with a minimum of 17 in each category) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.

Application

The application for admission to the Master of Science in Computer Engineering program must be submitted online. Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended and all test scores must be sent directly to the WSU Department of Engineering.

Deadlines for application are the first Friday in November for students enrolling in spring semester and the first Friday in May for students enrolling in fall semester. Completed applications are considered by the Admissions Committee after each application deadline

Advisement

For questions concerning academic advisement, the primary source of contact is the program director. Students should meet with the director at least once a year while enrolled. For issues regarding registration and scheduling, students should contact either the Administrative Specialist for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Courses

Master of Science in Computer Engineering Course Descriptions

Leveling Courses

After being accepted, students who have not graduated from an ABET accredited Computer Engineering program may be required to demonstrate competency in one or more of the following courses:

CS 2420 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: (4)
CS 2810 - Computer Architecture/Organization Credits: (4)
CS 3100 - Operating Systems Credits: (4)
ECE 3110 - Microelectronics I Credits: (4)
ECE 3210 - Signals and Systems Credits: (4)
ECE 3610 - Digital Systems Credits: (4)
MATH 3410 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: (3)
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Credits: (4) OR BOTH
MATH 2270 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: (3) AND
MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: (3)

Coursework (24-26 credit hours)

Eight of the following courses (minimum 24 credit hours) are required. At least two courses must have a CS prefix and at least two courses must have an ECE prefix.

ECE 6110 - Digital VLSI Design Credits: (3)
ECE 6130 - Advanced Semiconductor Devices Credits: (3)
ECE 6140 - Fundamentals of Sensor Design Credits: (3)
ECE 6210 - Digital Signal Processing Credits: (3)
ECE 6220 - Image Processing Credits: (3)
ECE 6410 - Communication Circuits and Systems Credits: (3)
ECE 6420 - Digital Communication Credits: (3)
ECE 6620 - Digital System Testing Credits: (3)
ECE 6710 - Real-Time Embedded Systems Credits: (4)
ECE 6900 - Special Topics Credits: (1-4)
CS 6100 - Distributed Operating Systems Credits: (3)
CS 6420 - Advanced Algorithms Credits: (3)
CS 6500 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence Credits: (3)
CS 6600 - Machine Learning Credits: (3)
CS 6610 - Computer Architecture Credits: (3)
CS 6740 - Computer Systems Security Credits: (3)
CS 6820 - Compiler Design Credits: (3)
CS 6840 - Formal System Design Credits: (3)
CS 6850 - Parallel Programming and Architecture Credits: (3)

Thesis or Design Project (6 credit hours)

MSCE Students are required to either (a) perform original research that results in a thesis, (b) complete a substantial engineering design project, or (c) take an additional 6 credits of approved coursework.

For students taking the thesis option, a total of 6 or more credits of ECE 6020 is required for a thesis. Students must be enrolled in ECE 6020 at the time of their defense.

For students taking the project option, a total of 6 or more credits of ECE 6010 is required for a project. Students must be enrolled ECE 6010 at the time of their final design review.

The thesis or project report must meet formatting requirements and be submitted to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for approval prior to graduation.

For students taking the coursework option, a total of 6 or more credits of 6000-level coursework are required. At least one course must have an ECE prefix and the other must have a CS prefix.

ECE 6010 - Design Project Credits: (2-6)
ECE 6020 - Thesis Credits: (2-6)