M.S. Computer Engineering

Degree Prep

The ideal candidate for the master’s program in Computer Engineering will hold a bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from an accredited institution and demonstrate a strong background in the fundamentals of computer engineering, computer programming, electronics, mathematics, chemistry and physics.

If your undergraduate degree is not in Computer Engineering, you will be required to complete background courses to remove deficiencies before beginning the graduate program.

Degree Roadmap

During the first semester, a faculty member is appointed to serve as your major professor/mentor. You work closely with your major professor to prepare and submit a study plan for approval as early in the semester as possible. Both a nonthesis (M.Engr.) option and a thesis (M.S.) option are available for master's and Ph.D. students.

Course Catalog

Degree Requirements

Computer engineering involves the application of the principles of electrical engineering and computer science for the benefit of society. Computer engineers design and use digital computers for instrumentation, control, communication, and power conversion systems.

For further information about graduate degree requirements, please refer to the Graduate Curricular Requirements and the University Catalog Information page.

To be approved, programs must satisfy both the university requirements governing the M.S. degree and must be enrolled in ECE 591, Electrical Engineering Research Colloquium, during each semester of on-campus enrollment.

Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science Program in Electrical Engineering will demonstrate:

• An in-depth knowledge of the degree subject matter, integrating and building upon the foundation provided by a relevant undergraduate degree;
• The ability to do original research and to appropriately and accurately analyze the results;
• The ability to communicate professional work in an appropriate format; and
• An understanding of their responsibility to enhance the quality of life of the global community through the practice of engineering in accordance with the IEEE Code of Ethics.

Assessment Process

Every student is required to write a thesis and give a final thesis defense presentation at the end of their degree program.

The student's graduate committee will follow an outcomes assessment rubric through a combination of guided discussion with the degree candidate and in discussion as a committee. The committee will submit a report to the ECE graduate committee, who will perform an assessment of these results and report to the ECE faculty. The ECE faculty will follow up on ways to close the loop to improve the program.

Scholarships

The College of Engineering provides annual scholarship awards totaling approximately $820,000. For information on specific scholarships, feel free to meet with a representative from the College of Engineering's Student Services team.

You can find general need- and merit-based scholarships on the Financial Aid Office's scholarships page.

Financial Aid

To find out about deadlines, scholarships and eligibility requirements, please visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office.

Hands-On Learning

Undergraduate hands-on learning and research opportunities in the laboratory, field, and classroom are plentiful. U-Idaho’s engineering senior capstone design program is ranked one of the best in the nation by the National Academy of Engineers. Students get opportunities to solve real-world engineering problems sponsored by industry partners, as well as to showcase their work in the annual Engineering Design EXPO.

Clubs

• Association for Computer Machinery
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Engineers Without Borders
• International Microelectronics And Packaging Society
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Society of Women Engineers
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Tau Beta Pi