Dec 19, 2025  
Graduate Record 2025-2026 
    
Graduate Record 2025-2026

Computer Engineering, M.E.


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The CpE Program offers a course-based only Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree. Students should consult the School of Engineering and Applied Science–Academic Rules section of the Record for school-level degree requirements that are additional to the following CpE Graduate Program requirements. 

Computer Engineering, M.E. Degree Requirements


  • ECE 6505 - Seminar (0 Credits)    

  • 30 credits of graded coursework which must include:

    • 3 credits of Computer Architecture: CS 6354 (Computer Architecture) or ECE 6435 (Computer Architecture and Design)

    • At least 9 graded course credits from CS (may include CS 6534)

    • At least 9 graded course credits from ECE (may include ECE 6435) 

  • Program assessment forms: Oral Communications, Technical Writing, and Engineering Analysis prior to graduation 

 

General Notes:

  • No grade lower than a “B” will be accepted towards satisfying the M.E. degree requirements  

  • At most 3 credits of Independent Study may count toward the degree 

  • At most 3 credits of supervised project research may count toward the degree 

  • No more than 9 credits at the 5000-level of which no more than 6 credits may be from any one department. Only 5000-level courses offered in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Data Science may be used