Computer Engineering BS / Project Management MS

Major: Computer Engineering and Project Management
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCE) and Master of Science in Project Management (MSPROJ)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 226.5
Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years)
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0901
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1132; 15-1133; 15-1143; 17-2031
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.0211
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9199

About the Program

Although most of the students in the Project Management are mid-level working professionals, many College of Engineering students have completed at least 1 co-op experience. This will give them sufficient professional background to make meaningful contributions to the courses in our program. The BSCE students students will get to interact with project management professionals who are currently in industry which will serve them well in future co-ops and when they enter the workplace. 

Admission Requirements

Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2; be classified as a 3rd year (pre-junior) student and have completed at least completed at least 1 co-op experience or have at least one year of professional experience. We will also require students to submit an essay discussing the following:

• Why they are pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering (BSCE) / MS in Project Management (MJPROJ)
• How they feel having a BSCE/MSPROJ will set them apart from their peers in future co-ops/career choice

Degree Requirements

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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General Education Requirements

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CHEM sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

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MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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2 classes or at least 6.0 credits at the 300-400 level from subject codes ECE, ECEC, ECEE, ECEL, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T380, T480).

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3 classes or at least 9.0 credits at the 400 level from subject codes ECE or ECEC. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).

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Students should use electives to increase project management, creativity, communication, or leadership skills or to develop areas of specialization. Any appropriate graduate course offered in the University can serve as an elective if the student has sufficient background to take the course. In addition, the program will offer its own elective courses including special topics (PROJ T580; PROJ T680; or PROJ T780). Qualified students may also pursue independent study (PROJ I599; PROJ I699; or PROJ I799) for elective credit in special cases.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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General Education Requirements

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2 classes or at least 6.0 credits at the 300-400 level from subject codes ECE, ECEC, ECEE, ECEL, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T380, T480).

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3 classes or at least 9.0 credits at the 400 level from subject codes ECE or ECEC. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).

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Students should use graduate electives to increase project management, creativity, communication, or leadership skills or to develop areas of specialization. Any appropriate graduate course offered in the University can serve as an elective if the student has sufficient background to take the course. In addition, the program will offer its own elective courses including special topics (PROJ T580; PROJ T680; or PROJ T780). Qualified students may also pursue independent study (PROJ I599; PROJ I699; or PROJ I799) for elective credit in special cases.