Electrical and Computer Engineering Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
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You will have the flexibility to develop a plan of study in your area of interest. This degree consists of 30 credits of coursework; no final exam required. Our program is also available online.
You will complete a research-orientated plan of study involving a thesis and coursework. Students work closely with a faculty member who supervises your research.
As a portfolio degree (no research), you can self-advise and select whatever courses are desired, consistent with the program requirements as outlined in the Department’s Graduate Student Handbook.
If you wish to pursue the project version of the M.S. Plan B, then you must secure the agreement of a faculty member to supervise the required three (3) credits of ECE695 – Independent Study.
ECE will review each applicant’s materials and enter a decision (admit, deny, or withdraw) after:
Fall applications: March 1.
Spring applications: September 1.
To be eligible for admission, the department requires the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. One of the following exams are required:
Applicants from Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and other select countries are exempt from this requirement. Students who have recently earned a degree at an American university are also exempt.
Before applying, please ensure your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Students who have at least two full papers accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals or conferences, based on their Ph.D. research performed while enrolled at CSU, may petition to replace 3 credits of the required 9 credits of regular coursework by an “independent study” (ECE 795) course. This petition involves filling out the Independent Study Form listing citations and validating documentation. The form must be approved by the student’s Ph.D. Adviser, and then submitted to the department Academic Advisor for committee review and approval.
All Ph.D. students are considered provisional by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering until they successfully complete an oral Qualifying Examination. This examination must be completed before the end of the third semester following admission. An advisory committee must be established before a qualifying examination can be attempted.
In the Plan B Masters there are two ways to determine the program of study.
For students pursuing the portfolio option, the department will provide a committee. For the project option with an Independent Study, once the student has the agreement of a faculty member to act as their advisor, the student will be responsible for constituting the committee in accordance with the requirements in the Department’s Graduate Student Handbook.
All ECE M.S. Plan A, M.S. Plan B, and Ph.D. students must attend ten seminars in ECE or related science and engineering departments during the course of their program. For students completing both the M.S. and Ph.D. program at CSU, a total of ten seminars are required during the student’s graduate program.
We value the diversity and rich history that different peoples and populations bring to our academic community, which is the embodiment of the University’s land grant mission and heritage. We seek applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, talents, experiences, and viewpoints.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University is built on innovation, creativity, and impact.