ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER

ENGINEERING

CREATE THE

TECHNOLOGY

OF TOMOR-

ROW

SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA IN 1885, OUR ENGINEERING PROGRAM HAS BEEN FOCUSED ON PROVIDING PRACTICAL, CAREER-DRIVEN PROGRAMS THAT CAN LEAD OUR STUDENTS TO REAL-WORLD SUCCESS. OUR ONLINE PROGRAM IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING IS DRIVEN BY THE SAME GOAL, PROVIDING THE ADVANCED EDUCATION YOU NEED TO HELP TECHNOLOGICAL VENTURES

DISCOVER NEW HORIZONS.

Through dedicated research, faculty leadership, and a committed

community of students, the Department of Electrical and

Computer Engineering (ECE) makes groundbreaking contributions

to technological solutions that address the world’s most pressing

problems. Ranked among the top 50 electrical and computer

engineering departments in the country according to U.S. News &

World Report, the UA’s ECE instructors and students have proven

critical to maintaining Arizona’s status as a national center of the

high-tech industry.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – BOUNDLESS INNOVATION

The programs offered by the ECE

department are flexible and varied, offering

a comprehensive path to professional

development for engineers in several different

industries. Through longstanding partnerships

with some of the foremost technology

companies in the country, including Raytheon,

Intel, IBM, Qualcomm, Motorola, Microsoft,

Honeywell, Texas Instruments, GM, Agilent,

NASA, Boeing, and Pixar, graduates have gone

on to pursue advanced positions in companies

that pursue constant innovation and shape the

future of the world.

As technology evolves at an astounding pace,

skilled engineers that can find innovative

solutions to emerging problems – both in

developing new ideas and improving old ones –

will find themselves consistently in demand

in the global marketplace. The online Master

of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer

Engineering is designed with the input of

industry leaders and led by expert faculty to

help you gain this critical skill set and lead the

way to a promising future.

The program is a perfect fit for working engineers

looking to enter a more design-oriented role,

playing a central part in the creation and

planning phase of new technologies. Through

the flexible, customizable curriculum, you’ll have

the opportunity to focus your coursework on

the areas of engineering that interest you most,

from communications and signal processing to

advanced computer systems and networks. You

can choose to specialize in one of the following

areas, completing a focused academic plan that

suits your goals:

• High-performance Computing

• Digital Signal Processing,

Communications, and Control

• Computer Networks

• Software Engineering and

Artificial Intelligence

• Detection and Estimation

• Holography and Diffractive Optics

• Simulation Modeling and

Heterogeneous Systems Design

• Wireless Communications and Networks

CURRICULUM

ADMISSIONS

The University of Arizona’s dedication towards the constant pursuit of innovation is evident in each one of our online degree programs. Each course is provided in a convenient, 100% online format, with some offering live lectures recorded in the classroom and uploaded to the digital learning platform within the day. This connects you directly to the modern, leading curriculum that defines our on-cam-pus experience.

With the convenience of online learning, you can pursue the program on your own schedule while continuing to work full-time.

Customized Curriculum to Suit Your Goals

The curriculum allows for a high degree of

flexibility, giving you the opportunity to build

a course of study that suits your academic and

professional goals. Every course reflects UA’s

high standards of academic rigor, preparing

you to design and implement electrical and

computer engineering systems that meet

specifications and demonstrate mastery of the

ECE coursework.

Before the end of the first semester, you’ll

be asked to submit a Draft Plan of Study

detailing your intended coursework. This plan

must comprise 30 units of required graduate

coursework (500- or 600-level) and fulfill the

following requirements:

• A maximum of 9 units of non UA ECE

coursework. All non UA ECE coursework

must be pre-approved by the Graduate

Studies Committee prior to registration.

• All requirements for the master’s degree

must be completed within 6 years to ensure

currency of knowledge. Time-to-degree

begins with the earliest course listed on the

Plan of Study, including credits transferred

from other institutions. Work more than 6

years old is not accepted toward degree

requirements.

Additionally, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

must be maintained on all coursework taken.

Example Courses: • ECE 501B Advanced Linear Systems Theory

• ECE 503 Probability and Random Processes

for Engineering Applications

• ECE 505 Model-Integrated Computing

• ECE 506 Reconfigurable Computing

• ECE 509 Cyber Security - Concept, Theory,

Practice

• ECE 527 Holography and Diffractive Optics

• ECE 529 Digital Signal Processing

• ECE 530 Optical Communication Systems

• ECE 535A Digital Communications Systems I

• ECE 541A Automatic Control

• ECE 542 Digital Control Systems

• ECE 562 Computer Architecture and Design

• ECE 564 Advanced Topics in Computer Networks

• ECE 566 Knowledge-System Engineering

To browse the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s complete graduate course

catalog, please visit ece.engineering.arizona.edu/grad-programs/courses.

• ECE 573 Software Engineering Concepts

• ECE 578 Fundamentals of Computer Networks

• ECE 579 Principles of Artificial Intelligence

• ECE 639 Detection and Estimation in

Engineering Systems

Ideal candidates for the online graduate programs

in engineering offered by the University of Arizona

will meet the following admissions standards:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous academic coursework.

• Graduated from an accredited engineering bachelor’s program or have earned a degree in a related discipline

GPA Exceptions – Non-degree-seeking Status

If you do not meet the minimum 3.0 GPA

requirement with your undergraduate coursework,

you may be admitted to the Graduate College as a

Non-degree student. After completing 12 semester

units of non-degree graded 500-level or higher

coursework with a minimum grade-point average of

3.0, you will be eligible to apply to a degree program.

To apply for any of the University of Arizona’s

online programs in engineering, please follow the

process explained here:

• Complete the online application*, which can be found at: apply.grad.arizona.edu/users/login

• Upload other required materials through the online application process:

⋅ Unofficial transcripts from all universities/colleges attended

⋅ An updated resume or CV ⋅ A brief statement of intent ⋅ Three letters of recommendation ⋅ International students must also meet

English proficiency requirements. This can be done by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE Academic results.

• If admitted, send official academic transcripts to:

Graduate CollegeThe University of ArizonaAdministration 322PO Box 210066Tucson, AZ 85721-0066

Please note that GRE scores are not required.

* The process requires the payment of a $95 application fee for international applications, $85 for domestic applications, and $45 for domestic, non-degree seeking applicants.

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

A History of Excellence and Innovation

We’re proud to offer these programs at a competitive tuition cost to profession-als around the world. For more information about fees and tuition costs, please visit online.engineering.arizona.edu/tuition.

We encourage all students to explore the many funding options available, whether through federal or private loans. Grants and scholarships may also be available. Please visit financialaid.arizona.edu for more information.

Since its founding in 1885, the University of Arizona has stood as a national leader in practical education that helps students achieve incredible things. Our mission is to graduate students who are sought after by employers and prepared to embark on engaging, fulfilling careers.

Equipped with skills, knowledge, experience, and the entrepreneurial spirit they gain at the UA, our students become highly-skilled members of society who lead with determination, innovate without limits and benefit our state, our nation, and the world in boundless ways.

The learning materials provided through our online platform are diverse, dynamic, and engaging. Every piece of learning content is shaped by expert faculty and based on our proven on-campus programs. In fact, as an online student, you’ll have access to lectures and presentations that were recorded live during a relevant on-campus class session, allowing you to attend class without ever stepping foot in a classroom.

If you have any further questions or would like to begin the application process, please contact an Admissions Counselor:

Phone: (888) 658-2042Email: onlineengineering@arizona.eduOr visit: online.engineering.arizona.edu

ABOUT UATUITION

The University of ArizonaCollege of Engineering1209 East 2nd Street, Room 100Tucson, AZ 85721

online.engineering.arizona.edu(888) 658-2042