Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Graduate programs in electrical and computer engineering offer studies in disciplines ranging from emerging nanoelectronic devices to complex sensing systems.
The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a 2-year program that offers opportunities to participate in local academic research led by university faculty.
Students can incorporate Flex courses through University Without Walls to fulfill degree requirements. This hybrid format allows students to take some courses remotely while working, completing internships, or taking classes on a part-time basis. Please note that some courses are unavailable in certain formats or during certain semesters.
The Field Experience Concentration requires students to conduct a full-time (20+ hrs/week) experiential learning activity (internship, co-op, or practicum) over the course of a semester or minimum of two summer sessions (12 weeks) at an industrial company, government agency, or similar entity within the first year of joining the MS in ECE program.
If you have any questions about the MS program please contact Emily Krems; Academic Advisor, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Benefits list
Certificate in Microwave Engineering
Students completing any four of six microwave courses will be awarded a Microwave Engineering Certificate. This certificate demonstrates a university-acknowledged level of skills that are important in many wireless and high-bandwidth wired communication and sensing systems.
Award-Winning Faculty Mentors
The Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty includes 2 University Distinguished Professors, 10 IEEE Fellows, 13 NSF CAREER Awardees, 2 DARPA Young Faculty Awardees, 1 ONR Young Investigator Program Awardee, and 5 University Distinguished Teachers.
Featured classes
An introduction to the fundamental principles of photonics. Topics include ray optics, physical optics, Gaussian beams, Fourier optics, optical waveguides, resonators, integrated optics components, and optical amplifiers.
An introduction to data analytics. Topics include data preparation, similarity and distances, association pattern mining and cluster analysis, outlier analysis, data classification, textual and time-series data, and privacy issues.
This is the first semester of a 2-semester project in which a student works with a faculty advisor on a project. The project can be design, experimental, simulation, or theoretical.
Featured faculty
Emily Krems
ECE Academic Advisor, provides academic counseling for undergraduate and graduate students. Manages the academic program office for ECE.
Application information & deadlines
The MS program in MS Electrical Computer Engineering has two deadlines that depend on your goals, interests, and timeline. Visit the UMass Amherst Graduate School page for more details.
Fall Application
Spring Application
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering students at UMass Amherst play a hands-on role in the future of technology in communication, health care, smart cities, and more.
Computer Engineering
Computer engineering students at UMass Amherst are designing and programming everything from complex software systems to autonomous vehicles—and you can, too.