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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate degrees with specializations in computer engineering and signals and systems. Students may elect to complete a Master of Engineering, Master of Engineering Management, or Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering.

The Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering may be completed by either a thesis or a non-thesis plan. The thesis plan includes 24 credit hours of coursework, six credit hours of thesis, and an oral presentation of the thesis to the departmental thesis committee and the public. The non-thesis plan consists of 30 credits hours of coursework. A student's plan of study must consist of at least seven courses with a 500 level designation. Furthermore, the student's program of study must consist of no fewer than six courses from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

The Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering adheres to the College's requirements for admission to and candidacy in a Doctor of Engineering program. Students are required to complete the doctoral core courses with the exception of E 510 (which is not for EE students). In addition to the nine credits of core requirements students must complete 30 credit hours of course work in a specific discipline, 12 credit hours of approved technical electives (500 level or 400 level with special approval) and 36 credit hours of dissertation. All doctoral and master programs of study must be approved by the faculty advisor/committee and the department chairperson.

Concentration in Computer Engineering
The computer engineering specialization is a program focused on the design and development of embedded computer/control systems. This focus uniquely addresses the needs of the Southeastern Michigan industrial community. The program seeks to provide students with the ability to design real-time distributed microcontroller-based systems commonly found in automotive and manufacturing environments. Career opportunities in this area are excellent.

Concentration in Computer Engineering (Master's)

Concentration in Signals and Systems
The signals and systems specialization provides a background in digital signal and image processing, and control systems. The advent of high-speed specialized digital signal processor integrated circuits has spurred rapid development in this area (witness cellular phones, CD and DVD players, and HDTV systems). The subsequent demand for specialists in this field has created excellent career opportunities. Students completing this program will have both the theoretical background and practical experience to design and develop quality products in this market.

Concentration in Signals and Systems (Master's)