Students in the M.S. degree obtain mastery of an area of Electrical Engineering through completion of either a Thesis Option (Plan I) or Exam Option (Plan II).
Focus is on obtaining mastery of a specific area through taking advanced courses and/or completing a thesis.
Program is 1-2 years. At least 36 units in ECE and related areas.
Additional requirements depend on whether students choose a Thesis Option (Plan I) or Exam Option (Plan II).
Specific rules and qualifications regarding coursework requirements will be explained in the latest graduate student manual.
Plan I: Thesis Option
Students will be required to write and present a Master’s thesis as part of their degree requirements. They will also be required to complete an additional 12 units of research.
6 formal graduate courses (24 units)
12 research units (EE 297/299)
A thesis must be submitted and defended
Typical time-to-degree is 1-2 years
Plan II: Exam Option
Students will be required to pass a comprehensive exam that consists of five questions selected from one of the following three exam areas: Nano-materials and Devices; Signals, Systems, and Machine Intelligence; and VLSI Circuits and Systems.
6 formal graduate courses (24 units)
3 upper-division EE undergrad courses (12 units) - may include up to 8 units of directed studies
Must pass the Comprehensive Exam
Typical time-to-degree is 1