University of Texas – Online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Degree Program

Program Overview

According to the University of Texas:

This online executive master’s degree allows students to earn a master’s degree remotely with only one onsite travel visit. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering, and are given the opportunity for in-depth specialization in some particular aspect of these fields. Academic Tracks for this master’s degree program are being developed to allow students to study areas of research and take tailored course work that best fits their interests and goals. Many tracks have overlap, and most faculty belong to more than one Academic Track. Thesis, Report, and coursework-only options are available. The degree you will earn is identical to that awarded by the full-time program and comes fully backed by the globally recognized UT Austin brand.

At a Glance

URL	http://executive.engr.utexas.edu/pme/ece.php
Total credit hours	30
Tuition per credit	Tuition and fees
Accreditation	The Engineering Master’s Degree Programs have been reviewed and approved by UT’s Graduate Assembly (the University’s legislative body), the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities
Practicum, internship and/or on-campus intensive	One on-site visit required.
Concentrations	Texas Engineering Executive Education offers nine different academic tracks for the Electrical and Computer Engineering master’s degree: Architecture, Computer Systems, and Embedded Systems (ACSES) Decision, Information, and Communications Engineering (DICE) Integrated Circuits & Systems (ICS) Software Engineering and Systems (SES) Biomedical Engineering Electromagnetics & Acoustics Energy Systems Plasma/Quantum Electronics and Optics Solid-State Electronics
Full-time/part-time/accelerated	Full-time/part-time
Time to complete	Two (2) years
Admission requirements	According to the University of Texas, to be eligible for admission to the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements: Admissions Prerequisites Bachelor of science in engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. Other degrees may also be eligible for consideration. An upper-division GPA of 3.0 is recommended. A minimum of 18 months of industry-related experience is required, at time application is submitted. Application Requirements Online Application, statement of purpose and application fee. Official transcripts from all senior colleges. GRE or GMAT verbal and quantitative scores are required. TOEFL or IELTS score if applicable. Three professional letters of reference and a current resume. Please note: upon admission you will be required to submit official transcripts from each university or senior college attended. If you are a former UT undergraduate, transcripts will be requested for you automatically.