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.
Part-Time
Northeastern’s MS program 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 concentrations in communications, control, and signal processing; computer systems and software; computer networks and security; computer vision, machine learning, and algorithms; electromagnetics, plasma, and optics; microsystems, materials, and devices; and power systems.
- 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
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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 five concentrations
- Select a thesis or course-only track
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Program Costs
Requirements
- Completed online application form
- $75 application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Official GRE scores
- Statement of Purpose
- Resumé
- TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
Admissions Dates
Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed when complete 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 above referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
| Funding/Early Action Deadline for domestic and international applicants: | January 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): | May 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (inside the U.S.): | July 1 |
| Deadline for domestic applicants: | August 1 |
| Deadline for regional campus applicants: | August 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): | September 15 |
| Deadline for International applicants (inside the U.S.): | November 1 |
| Deadline for domestic applicants: | November 15 |
| Deadline for regional campus applicants: | December 15 |
Concentrations
Choose one from the following:
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Depth Courses
Complete 20 semester hours from the depth course list below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the breadth course list below:
Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 additional semester hours from either the depth or breadth course lists below:
Thesis Option
Thesis
Depth Courses
Complete 12 semester hours from the depth course list below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 4 semester hours from the breadth course list below:
Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 8 additional semester hours from either the depth or breadth course lists below:
Course Lists
Depth Courses
(Note: ECEE 5698 may be taken twice, once on the topic GNSS Signal Processing and once on the topic Molecular Systems Biology Dynamic Modeling.)
Breadth Courses
EECE 5698 can be taken multiple times on the following topics:
- Networks: Technology, Economics, Social Interactions
- Software Security
- Advanced Network Management
- Parallel Processing for Data Analytics
EECE 7398 can be taken multiple times on the following topics:
- Compilers
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Power System Constrained Optimization
Excluded Courses for All MSECE Concentrations
Please see your college administrator for more information.
Courses from the following subject areas may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program: CSYE, ENSY, EMGT, INFO, SBSY, TELE.
The following CS courses may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program:
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Depth Courses
Complete 20 semester hours from the Depth Course List below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below or other EECE courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 semester hours of either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis Option
Depth Courses
Complete 12 semester hours from the Depth Course List below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below or other EECE courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 semester hours of either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis
Course Lists
Depth Courses
EECE 7398 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Compilers
- Advanced Computer Architecture
Breadth Courses
EECE 5698 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Networks: Technology, Economics, Social Interactions
- GNSS Signal Processing
- Introduction to Molecular Systems Biology Dynamic Modeling
- Software Security
- Advanced Network Management
- Parallel Processing for Data Analytics
Excluded Courses for All MSECE Concentrations
Please see your college administrator for more information.
Courses from the following subject areas may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program: CSYE, ENSY, EMGT, INFO, SBSY, TELE.
The following CS courses may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program:
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Depth Courses
Complete 20 semester hours from the Depth Course List below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below or other EECE courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis Option
Depth Courses
Complete 12 semester hours from the Depth Course List below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below or other EECE courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 semester hours of either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis
Course Lists
Depth Courses
EECE 5698 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Networks: Technology, Economics, Social Interactions
- Software Security
- Advanced Network Management
Breadth Courses
EECE 5698 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Parallel Processing for Data Analytics
- GNSS Signal Processing
- Introduction to Molecular Systems Biology Dynamic Modeling
EECE 7398 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Compilers
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Power System Constrained Optimization
Excluded Courses for All MSECE Concentrations
Please see your college administrator for more information.
Courses from the following subject areas may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program: CSYE, ENSY, EMGT, INFO, SBSY, TELE
The following CS courses may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program:
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Depth Courses
Complete 20 semester hours from the Depth Course List below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below or other EECE courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below:
Thesis Option
Depth Courses
Complete 12 semester hours from the Depth Course List below:
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below or other EECE courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 semester hours of either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below:
Thesis
Depth Course List
EECE 5698 refers to the following special topic:
- Parallel Processing for Data Analytics
Breadth Course List
EECE 5698 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Security Software
- GNSS Signal Processing
- Networks: Technology, Economics, Social Interactions
- Introduction to Molecular Systems Biology Dynamic Modeling
- Advanced Network Management
- Principles of Assistive Robotics
EECE 7398 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Compilers
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Power System Constrained Optimization
Excluded Courses for All MSECE Concentrations:
Please see your college administrator for more information.
Courses from the following subject areas may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program: CSYE, ENSY, EMGT, INFO, SBSY, TELE
The following CS courses may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program:
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Depth Courses
Complete 20 semester hours from the Depth Course List below.
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 additional semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis Option
Depth Courses
Complete 12 semester hours from the Depth Course List below.
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 additional semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth course Lists below.
Thesis
Course Lists
Depth Courses
Breadth Courses
EECE 5698 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- GNSS Signal Processing
- Introduction to Molecular Systems Biology Dynamic Modeling
- Networks: Technology, Economics, Social Interactions
- Software Security
- Advanced Network Management
- Parallel Processing for Data Analytics
EECE 7398 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Compilers
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Power System Constrained Optimization
Excluded Courses for All MSECE Concentrations
Please see your college administrator for more information.
Courses from the following subject areas may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program: CSYE, ENSY, EMGT, INFO, SBSY, TELE.
The following CS courses may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program:
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Depth Courses
Complete 20 semester hours from the Depth Course List below.
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 additional semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis Option
Depth Courses
Complete 12 semester hours from the Depth Course List below.
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 additional semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis
Course Lists
Depth Courses
Breadth Courses
EECE 5698 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Networks: Technology, Economics, Social Interactions
- Software Security
- Advanced Network Management
- Parallel Processing for Data Analytics
EECE 7398 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Compilers
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Power System Constrained Optimization
Excluded Courses for All MSECE Concentrations
Please see your college administrator for more information.
Courses from the following subject areas may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program: CSYE, ENSY, EMGT, INFO, SBSY, TELE
The following CS courses may not count toward any concentration within the MSECE program:
Complete one of the following options:
Course Work Option
Depth Courses
Complete 20 semester hours from the Depth Course List below.
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 additional semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis Option
Depth Courses
Complete 12 semester hours from the Depth Course List below.
Breadth Courses
Complete 8 semester hours from the Breadth Course List below. Note: Depth courses cannot be taken for breadth.
Elective
Complete 4 additional semester hours from either the Depth or Breadth Course Lists below.
Thesis
Course LIsts
Depth Courses
Breadth Courses
EECE 5698 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Mobile Robotics
- Principles of Assistive Robotics
- Networks: Technology, Economics, Social Interactions
- Software Security
- Advanced Network Management
- Robotics Sensing and Navigation
- Parallel Processing for Data Analytics
- Introduction to Multiferroic Materials and Systems
EECE 7398 may be repeated for the following special topics:
- Probabilistic System Modeling and Analysis
- Big Data and Sparsity in Control, Machine Learning, and Signal Processing
- Compilers
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Topics in Scalable and Sustainable System Design
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