The degree is intended for students who want to get broader knowledge pertaining to the life, physical and engineering sciences-such as brain reverse-engineering, medicine engineering, health informatics, personalized learning-put an impetus on developing effective electrical and computer engineers in ECE. The program won’t only provide students with the fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience students will need to succeed in leadership roles, but flexibility, the core of electrical engineering and the core of computer engineering, with computer science in between the two.
 The MS degree students have three study options: 1) course only: take ten courses beyond their BS degree and pass a Master Comprehensive Exam, 2) project: take nine courses beyond the BS degree and do a master project with an ECE faculty mentor, and 3) thesis: take eight courses beyond the BS degree and do a master thesis with an ECE faculty advisor. The MS thesis option is intended for students who want the opportunity to develop research expertise in a specific ECE area. For this option, students must do research under direct advising by an ECE faculty member in their chosen area of specialization, write and defend an original thesis.
Also, if you are interested in our PHD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, please find more information here.
Program Highlights
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ECE faculty support University centers such as the Applied Research Center, the Frank Reidy Center of Bioelectrics, and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center
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Additional research facilities in the Hampton Roads area with ECE faculty collaboration include National Institute of Aerospace, NASA Langley Research Center and Jefferson Lab
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Offers opportunities for advanced course work as well as challenging research projects to prepare students for leadership roles in engineering careers with industry, government, research organizations, or educational institutions
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Stresses both theoretical and practical aspects of Electrical and Computer Engineering by combining the teaching and research expertise of the ECE faculty with additional research resources in the Hampton Roads area through department labs and university centers/institutes
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Faculty are very active in conducting cutting-edge research projects which provide both research experiences and financial support for qualified graduate students
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The ECE department has research laboratories focusing on Plasma Engineering Laboratory; Cybersecurity, Communications and Networking Innovation; Microelectronics and Thin Film Devices; Machine Intelligence and HF Communication; Power Research; Systems Analysis of Metabolic Physiology; Systems Research; Virginia Institute for Photovoltaics; and Vision Lab
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Computer Hardware Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.
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Assistantships
Graduate teaching and research assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis and include a stipend along with full or partial tuition waiver.
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