Become the in-demand leader in a competitive tech landscape.
With innovations that progress from concept to production in a matter of months, or even weeks, electrical and computer engineering is one of the fastest growing and broadest of all technical fields. The master's in electrical and computer engineering online program at WPI combines rigorous study with practical applications aimed at solving real-world problems—like producing more efficient and reliable computing networks or using wireless systems to increase bandwidth for ever-increasing data streams.
ECE master's online students learn from and work closely with faculty experts in electrical and computer engineering who are known for fueling breakthroughs that impact the world, from pioneering wireless network technologies to spurring advances in green power and biomedical systems.
This program is also available on campus
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Program Highlights
- Learn directly from renowned leaders in the hardware and software industries.
- Become a well-rounded, multifaceted expert by bridging electrical and computer engineering and related fields, like cybersecurity.
- Gain experience with state-of-the-art tools and equipment that will keep you a step ahead of industry trends.
- Specialize in a fast-growing field or highly technical niche such as semiconductors, radio frequency, electromagnetics, or digital signal processing.
Not sure if online learning works for you? Try a course to see if this program delivery is a good fit.
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Admissions Qualifications for Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering Online
Excellent candidates possess an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a Major GPA greater than 3.0.
For specific application requirements, visit application requirements page.
If you do not have a bachelor's degree, please view our list of undergraduate programs.
Program Requirements
- 10 courses, for a total of 30 credit hours.
- At least 21 credits in electrical and computer engineering and 9 credits in a computer science (CS), physics (PH), engineering (BME, CHE, CE, ECE, FP, MFE, MTE, ME, RBE and SYS) and/or mathematics (MA).
ECE master's online students will work with a faculty advisor to develop a personal, customized and relevant plan of study that can include foundational and advanced courses in: electronics, digital design, radio and microwave engineering, analog design, power systems, and systems engineering.
Thesis option: Currently, WPI’s online graduate programs do not offer a thesis option, as theses cannot be completed online.
Courses
Depending on your professional experience and goals, you can choose to study one technical area in considerable depth or pursue a broader program spanning several electrical and computer engineering specialization areas.
Topics for ECE Master's Online
| Topic | Courses |
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| ANALOG/RF DESIGN |
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| COMPUTER ENGINEERING |
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| NETWORKS |
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| SIGNALS, SYSTEMS & COMMS |
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| POWER SYSTEMS | Select this link for a complete description of WPI's Power Systems Program |
To find the next offering of online Electrical and Computer Engineering courses, visit the Registrar’s site.
To view a course description, visit the Graduate Catalog.
Subject to change based on availability.
After Graduation
WPI master's in ECE graduates are in high demand and work for organizations including BAE Systems, EMC, General Dynamics, IBM, Intel, Mathworks, MITRE, National Grid USA, Nokia, Oracle, and RTX.
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Earn Your BS in ECE First
Need to obtain a bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering as you think ahead toward earning your masters? Our BS in ECE enables students take part in the latest cutting-edge developments in topics like power systems, signal processing, and more. Our BS in ECE challenges students to explore what intrigues them in a close-knit community of like-minded junior engineers.
Are you pursuing a BS degree and have an interest in electrical and computer engineering? Consider WPI’s minor in ECE for students interested in broadening their exposure of the diverse and technology-focused field. Learn the basics in subjects ranging from electronic circuits and electromagnetic fields to signal analysis and more.
Explore WPI’s Graduate Certificates in ECE
If you’re interested in sharpening your skills in the electrical and computer engineering field, a graduate certificate may be for you. Our electrical and computer engineering graduate certificates can help bridge the next steps to gain the training and expertise to advance your career in electrical and computer engineering.
We also offer online ECE graduate certificates for students who prefer the flexibility to learn on their own time. Our four-course online certificate explores modeling, synthesis, verification, and design of hardware systems.
Earn a Master’s in ECE On-Campus
Would you rather pursue your master’s in ECE on-campus? Check out our master’s in electrical engineering which enables students to interact directly with professors on our beautiful campus. Our on-campus ECE MS offers the same rigorous courses with the added value of in-person interaction.
Explore WPI’s Master of Engineering in ECE
Maybe you’re interested in gaining a master of engineering in ECE (MEng) instead of a master of science? Explore our MEng master’s in ECE which combines business, computer science, engineering, and mathematics to prepare students to become experts in the ECE field. This program is available on-campus or online.
Already Have a Master's? Earn a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Are you interested in studying alongside dedicated faculty researchers as you obtain a PhD in electrical and computer engineering? Our PhD in ECE enables grad students to deeply explore and research critical problems to help produce solutions.
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