College of Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Master's: Boston
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The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering aims to teach students to develop efficient systems that contribute to business, safety, health, and entertainment.

Boston
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
2 Years
Duration of Program
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Overview

Northeastern’s Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the opportunity to pursue cutting-edge learning and research in the following areas: computer architecture; parallel computing; fault tolerance; performance analysis and modeling; security; embedded systems; VLSI; algorithms; data mining; testing; machine learning; machine vision and software engineering; signal and image processing; biomedical signal processing and brain-computer interface; pattern recognition; adaptive signal processing; wireless and underwater communications; information theory and coding; robust and distributed control; optics, photonics, acoustics, and magnetics sensors; radio frequency chip design; digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits; low-power very-large-scale integration; modeling and analysis of large scale power grids during normal operation and under faults; dc-dc converters, inverters, rectifiers, and ac-ac converters; as well as modulation techniques used in power electronics.

This MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering program offers the following concentrations:

  • Concentration 1: Communications, Control, and Signal Processing
  • Concentration 2: Computer Systems and Software
  • Concentration 3: Computer Networks and Security
  • Concentration 4: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Algorithms
  • Concentration 5: Electromagnetics, Plasma, and Optics
  • Concentration 6: Microsystems, Materials, and Devices
  • Concentration 7: Power Systems
  • Concentration 8: Hardware and Software for Machine Intelligence

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Unique Features

  • The MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate
  • Specialize in one of eight concentrations
  • Select a thesis or course-only track

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$54K *
Tuition
$2.8K
Avg Institutional Aid
5%
% Receiving Aid

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Completed online application form
  • $75 application fee
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2021-2022 or the 2022-2023 academic years
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resumé
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Engineering admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Fall Admissions Deadlines
Spring Admissions Deadlines
International student deadline outside the US: June 1
International student deadline inside the US: July 1
Domestic student deadline: August 1
International student deadline outside the US: September 15
International student deadline inside the US: November 1
Domestic student deadline: December 1
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The cooperative education program, also known as co-op, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain professional industry experience in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum while employed from four to eight months in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial startups.
 
In 2019, the Graduate School of Engineering placed nearly 1000 students in co-op positions. We have a team that prepares students for the cooperative education experience through resumé building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Srinivas Tadigadapa

Srinivas Tadigadapa

Professor and Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Masoud Salehi

Masoud Salehi

Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Deniz Erdogmus

Deniz Erdogmus

Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 275,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.

Below is a look at where our Engineering alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • GE Aviation
    • Raytheon
    • CDM Smith
    • Bose Corporation
    • IBM

  • What They Do

    • Engineering
    • Operations
    • Business Development
    • Program and Project Management
    • Entrepreneurship

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Engineering
    • Project Management
    • AutoCAD
    • SolidWorks
    • Manufacturing

 

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