Computer Engineering, MS
As someone who is thrilled by evolving technology and the innumerable possibilities of those technologies, you may thrive in our computer engineering MS program. With the constant innovation to move humanity towards the future, adaptable skills you’ll gather along the way, and your interest in electrical engineering and computer science, computer engineering is an excellent discipline to study.
Program overview
When students choose to get their MS in computer engineering, they are welcomed into the largest department in the Tickle College of Engineering. We have annual research expenditures of $21.8 million, paving the way towards the future of technology. Grad students in our computer engineering program participate in active experimentation, analysis, and exploration in the field.
Student can also choose to pursue a dual MS-MBA program with a major in computer engineering.
Why Study Computer Engineering at UT?
Computer engineering combines electrical engineering and computer science, providing a discipline for those interested in designing computers, building hardware, or developing systems. This versatile field allows you to focus on a specialty that piques your interest, and our program provides students with the ability to choose an area of focus and get essential experience through several avenues.
Research Areas
As you’re studying for your master’s degree, you’ll get to hone in on an area of interest. Our faculty you could work with are leading experts in several subjects, including:
- Communication systems and controls
- Cybersecurity, networked, and embedded systems
- High-performance and scientistic computing
- Power systems, power electronics, and renewable energy
Facilities and Resources
As a graduate student, it is imperative that you have opportunities to delve into research and make a difference in the world long before you graduate. With access to incomparable instructional facilities and guidance from award-winning engineers, you’ll build the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to continue in the field of computer engineering. Some of the state-of-the-art facilities you could work in are:
What can you do with a MS in Computer Engineering after graduation?
A career in computer engineering provides you with broad opportunities after graduation. You could be responsible for development of products, from game consoles to automotive systems. Change the future of humanity by designing robotic prototypes, or protect systems from cyber threats by creating network security.
With a better idea of what you could be doing in your career, you may be wondering where it might take place. Many of our students go on to work for notable companies, like Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Google, and ExxonMobil.
Featured Courses
Below are some of the courses that students in our program can choose to take. For a list of all courses in biomedical engineering, visit the Graduate Catalog.
ECE 505 Digital Signal Processing
Students will learn about the representation, analysis, and design of discrete-time signals and systems.
ECE 533 Introduction to VLSI Design
Physics of MOS capacitors and transistors, derivation of V-I relation expressing subthreshold, threshold, and saturation region behavior; short-channel effects in scaled-down transistors; scaling laws; VLSI fabrication technologies; silicon-on-insulator technology; design and layout of digital integrated circuits. Includes laboratory assignments emphasizing computer aids in VLSI design; schematic capture, circuit simulation, and layout of custom integrated circuits.
ECE 559 Secure and Trustworthy Computer Hardware Design
This course covers the in-depth study on a range of new developments for the design of secure and trustworthy computer hardware.
ECE 569 Mobile and Embedded Systems Security
In this class, students will learn about the vulnerabilities and threat vectors associated with mobile and embedded devices, such as smartphones, wearable devices, and IoT devices.
Related Programs
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