Online M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Overview

Our online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree offers you a state-of-the-art curriculum informed by groundbreaking research. You’ll master cutting-edge concepts taught by globally recognized experts who are shaping tomorrow’s technology landscape.

This program isn’t about theory alone — it’s about solving real problems. Develop the technical skills to design innovative solutions in high-growth areas like autonomous vehicles, communication networks and semiconductor technology.

The flexible curriculum supports your career goals, allowing you to focus on exactly what you need to advance. Choose from eight specialized focus areas to build career-relevant expertise and graduate ready to lead technological transformation in your organization.

With the resources of a top-tier research institution, MSU’s online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program offers students the opportunity to explore topics at the cutting edge. Taught by expert faculty who have become pioneers within their disciplines, the electrical and computer engineering courses cover topics including:

• Sensing and control for autonomous vehicles
• Computer and communications networks
• Neural networks and deep learning
• Diamond devices and applications
• Advanced power systems
• Electronic circuit design
• Signal processing
• Electromagnetics
• Control systems
• Robotics

Learn more about the curriculum and courses.

Specialized Graduate Certificates: Focused Expertise, Fast

Accelerate your engineering career with MSU’s specialized graduate certificates:

• Secure and Connected Cyber-Physical Systems – Graduate Certificate
• Semiconductor Manufacturing, Processing, and Devices – Graduate Certificate

Each certificate delivers in-demand skills in just three courses. Take them standalone or apply them toward your master’s degree. Current M.S. in ECE students can earn these credentials through their elective choices — at no extra cost or time.

Visit our faculty page to meet our experts.

Career Outlook for the M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Build your career in Michigan and beyond. Our graduates have built successful careers across the United States with leaders in the automotive, technology, aerospace and manufacturing industries. MSU’s strong industry connections and cutting-edge curriculum prepare you to make an immediate impact in companies driving technological innovation.

Your MSU professors don’t just lecture — they mentor you personally and help you connect with industry leaders. Our faculty’s cutting-edge research and real-world insights prepare you for rapid career advancement while the College of Engineering’s multidisciplinary approach gives you the exact skills employers seek in technical leaders.

Top Employers of ECE Graduates:

• Automotive Leaders: General Motors, Eaton Corporation
• Tech Giants: Amazon, Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors
• Aerospace Innovators: GE Aerospace, GE Aviation
• Global Manufacturers: Whirlpool, ON Semiconductor, KLA
• Emerging Tech: Model Medicines, Monolithic Power Systems, Coherix

Admission Summary

All it takes is three simple steps:

Step 1: Complete the online application:

It only takes 10 minutes to get started, and your application saves automatically so you can come back to it whenever you’d like.

Step 2: Submit your documents:

• Official transcripts from all previous universities
• Three letters of recommendation
• Academic statement (two pages discussing your graduate study plans)
• Personal statement (two pages introducing us to your background and motivation)

Step 3: Pay application fee:

• $75 domestic students
• $75 international students

Learn more about our admission journey on the admission page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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