4+1 Accelerated Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Our 4+1 BS/MS Program
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) offers a 5-year program through which students can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering combined with a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering within a 5-year timeframe. The BS and MS degrees offered through this program are identical to the individual BS and MS degrees offered by the ECE department.
The 5-year program provides students with the opportunity to obtain these degrees in less time than would be required when pursuing them independently. In addition, the 5-year program offers a simplified process for admission to the Graduate School.
Benefits list
Fast-tracked admission
Students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 based on at least 30 credits of engineering courses, or other courses required for the engineering degree, are offered fast-track admission. Cumulative GPA at the end of the third year, including all required 300-level ECE courses, is used to determine admission.
Specialize in a research area
Select courses to deepen your knowledge in one of these research areas: sensing systems, nanoelectronics, computer and embedded systems, Internet systems or communications and signal processing.
Application information & deadlines
To apply, submit your application today. Program director is mparente [at] ecs [dot] umass [dot] edu (Mario Parente).
Primary application
May 31, 2023
Secondary application materials
December 15, 2023
Electrical Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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