Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Ignite Your Career 

Level up your professional opportunities by advancing your development skills, participating in exciting research and expanding your understanding of electrical and computer engineering. Whether you are seeking to gain a competitive edge in the job market or want to pursue a doctorate, this program will set you up for success.

  • Clarkson is in the top 12 Best Master’s Degree Granting Programs by salary potential (Payscale Inc.)
  • One in five Clarkson alums is a CEO, owner of a company, or in a senior executive position
  • Thesis-based and non-thesis-based tracks accommodate academic and industry-focused careers
  • Prepare yourself for your next position in industry or to continue on towards your PhD
  • MBA electives and innovation courses can be used to complement the technical curriculum and satisfy degree requirements

Customize Your Degree – Online or On Campus

Clarkson offers the electrical and computer engineering, MS degree in two formats:

  • In-person at our Potsdam, New York campus, or
  • Online for working professionals looking to earn their degree while they work.

Students looking to study in-person can choose from either a thesis or project-based track. Students enrolling in the online program are automatically entered into the project-based track, but with faculty approval can pursue a thesis. 

A third option for working professionals interested in a power engineering focused, cohort-based program can be completed through an asynchronous, online format as well:

The thesis pathway is best for students interested in pursuing research or passing the PhD comprehensive exam. Students mainly pursue this option in-person at our Potsdam, NY campus.

  • 30 credit hours
    • Minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate coursework (500-600 level courses)
    • Minimum of 3 core courses
    • More than 50 percent of coursework in chosen area of research
    • 2 credit hours of seminar work
    • Maximum of 10 credit hours transfer credit (grade of B or better)
    • All work must be completed in four calendar years

All candidates must satisfactorily complete one of the research or professional experience components listed below.

  • A written thesis based on independent research
    • A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science degree will be examined by a committee of at least three Clarkson faculty appointed by the student’s department
  • Passing a comprehensive examination
    • PhD students who have completed at least 40 credit hours of graduate coursework and have passed the PhD comprehensive examination fulfill the requirements for the Master of Science degree

The project-based pathway offers a professionally focused curriculum for those looking to utilize their degree to advance their career. This track can be completed in-person at our Potsdam, NY campus or online.

  • 30 credit hours
    • 24 credit hours of graduate coursework (8 courses at 500-600 level)
    • Minimum of 3 core courses (9 credit hours)
    • Minimum of 5 EE courses (15 credit hours)
    • 2 credit hours of seminar work
    • 4 credit hours of project work 
      • A professionally oriented project report submitted partially fulfills the requirements for the Master of Science degree that will be examined by a faculty member or faculty member committee, as approved by the appropriate academic administrator
    • Maximum of 10 credit hours transfer credit (grade of B or better)
    • All work must be completed in four calendar years

The cohort power engineering pathway is a specialized distance program for working professionals with a strong interest in power engineering. Students earn a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering with an Advanced Certificate in Power Systems Engineering. 

  • 100% online delivery
  • Asynchronous coursework
  • 30 graduate credit hours
  • 18 credit hours of required graduate coursework
  • 9 credit hours of elective coursework in power-related areas
  • 2 credit hours of seminar work
  • 1 credit hour project

Explore the Power Engineering Pathway

Curriculum

The master's in electrical and computer engineering program consists of 30 credits hours. Research areas in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department are broadly distributed. Our faculty specializations can be categorized into the following tracks:

  1. Power Engineering
  2. Electronics & Materials
  3. Control Engineering
  4. Communication & Signal Processing
  5. Computer Hardware
  6. Computer Software

Explore core course topics below. Coursework for the online, cohort-based power engineering program places a strong emphasis on energy conversion and related technologies. Visit our power engineering, cohort program page for curriculum details for that pathway.

The ECE, MS core curriculum consists of four courses including three courses from the following list, which span the program's areas of emphasis and EE610, the ECE Seminar. In the seminar course, students learn about the latest advances in electrical and computer engineering. Course substitutions may be allowed only with the approval of the advisor, Graduate Chair and Chair of the ECE department.

  • EE531 Power System Planning
  • EE535 Power System Reliability
  • EE541 Electronic Devices
  • EE542 CMOS IC Design
  • EE550 Control Systems
  • EE551 Digital Control
  • EE529 Stochastic Processes in Engineering
  • EE501 Digital Signal Processing
  • EE519 High-Performance Computing
  • EE667 Computer Algorithms
  • EE566 Computer Architecture
  • EE502 Machine Learning on Biomedical Signals

University requirements for the Master of Science degree along with course descriptions can be found in the University Catalog

Start Your Application

The application can be completed online using the Online Application Form. A complete application consists of the following:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • For international applicants, an English proficiency test is required.
    • Minimum test score requirements: TOEFL (80) and TOEFL Essentials (8.5), IELTS (6.5), PTE (56) or Duolingo English Test (115).
    • English testing is waived if an applicant has a degree from a country where English is the native language. Click here to see the list of these countries.
  • GRE scores are not required.

Prerequisites: BS in electrical engineering or equivalent.

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Research Centers & Laboratories

Students pursuing their studies at our Potsdam campus have access to a variety of research centers and laboratories on campus.

Clarkson Professor Awarded NSF Award for Power Grid Research

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Yazhou “Leo” Jiang, has been awarded the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his research titled “Managing uncertainties in renewable powered grids,” along with $500K in research funding.

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  • Project or Thesis-Based Pathway


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Email: graduate@clarkson.edu
Phone: 518-631-9831

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Sharpen your technical skills and develop an area of expertise in an exciting field with an MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Clarkson.