Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Overview MS Electrical Eng. MS Computer Eng. MSECE PhD Electric Eng. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers you the chance to work with industry-connected faculty on real-world projects through three research-oriented research projects: Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Master’s in Computer Engineering, and PhD in Electrical Engineering. The department’s chip design environment conforms to industry standards and gives you the practical training you need for your career. Advanced design and computation projects will help you hone your hands-on techniques and skills. You’ll also develop innovation and entrepreneurship-focused thinking through cutting-edge research. The MSEE students can take the AI concentration as an option. The AI concentration is designed based on the latest trends in the industry in developing Deep Learning and reinforcement learning algorithms and deploying them on the edge devices. Curriculum Our 39 credit hour curriculum is completed in 16 months. The 39 credit hours are composed of core courses, electives, cross disciplinary electives, capstone or thesis, and an internship. Program Structure Required Courses 3 Core Courses (9 credit hours) Capstone course – Project or Thesis (3 credit hours) Internship (1 credit hour) Nugget courses (up to 3 credit hours) ITU Presents (1 credit hour) ITU Nuggets (2 credit hours) Elective Courses: 15 Credit Hours Field Relevant Courses in the ECE Department. Internship: 1-8 credit hours With approval from the ECE Department any course from Department of Business Administration Department of Computer Science Department of Digital Arts Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Transfer Credits: A maximum of 9 credit hours can be transferred from a regionally accredited graduate school with department chair’s approval. Selected List of Elective Courses CEN 551 Computer Architecture CEN 556 Distributed Computing Systems CEN 540 Network Security Techniques CEN 542 Computer Vision and Image Processing CEN 548 Computer Network Systems CEN 581 Principle of Internet of Things ECE 610 Algorithm on a Chip ECE 758 Advanced IoT System Design EEN 520 ASIC Design I EEN 525 ASIC Design II EEN 513 Microprocessor Design EEN 616 Mixed Signal IC Design EEN 618 Analog and RF IC Design EEN 629 System On a Chip (SOC) Design EEN 766 Advanced Communication Systems Admission Requirements Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination; Score of 72 or better for the internet-based test (iBT). Proof of English proficiency:* All applicants whose native language is not English and who did not receive either a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an English-speaking institution must take an English proficiency test. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination; Band score of 6.0 or better for the academic module. Demonstrated commitment to contribute to and complete the program * U.S. citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. are waived from this requirement. Who should apply As an ITU electrical engineering student, you can: Concentrate on some of the most exciting technologies in the world today, such as VLSI design, analog, signal processing and communication, and system design Implement design specifications and solve engineering problems through analysis, experimentation, and verification of ideas Conduct research in ITUS laboratory facilities in areas like artificial intelligence, green energy, bioelectronics, and more Get hands-on design and research experience utilizing EDA tools from Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor, and free chip design tape-out and chip packaging through MOSIS Apply Now What You Will Learn Integrated Circuit (IC) chips constantly bring revolutionary computing power to the world, empowering intelligent and automatic devices. AI chips implement artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms on IC chips to lead advanced technologies in engineering. System designs including embedded systems accomplish Internet of Things (IoT) from distributed systems to data collectors. Computer algorithms, networks, communications, scientific computing, software and coding skills are important knowledge to students for victorious in the field. Learning Outcomes Fundamentals: Explain current and emerging technologies in Chip Design or System Design in electrical engineering. Engineering Ability: Demonstrate an understanding of established and emerging engineering techniques, and problem-solving skills. Research Ability: Conduct independent research to solve challenges in electrical engineering. Career Responsibility Apply professional ethics in the definition, planning, and execution of engineering projects. Critical Thinking: Analyze spectrum to make evidence-based choices between various engineering paradigms and alternative options. Communication Skills Resent technical issues clearly in oral and written communications. 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