Electrical Engineering BSEE / Computer Engineering MSCPE

Major: Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering 
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and Master of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCPE)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 226.5
Co-op Options: Three Co-ops (Five years)
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.1001
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2071
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0901
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1132

About the Program

The BS/MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering is an accelerated degree program that provides academically qualified students the opportunity to develop technical depth and breadth in their major and an additional complementary related area, earning two diplomas (BS and MS) within the typical duration of earning the bachelor's degree alone. A natural progression from the student’s undergraduate courses, with the necessary technical prerequisite understanding and skills, prepares students for graduate-level studies. Students can still enjoy the benefits and rewards of the Drexel co-op experience and gaining research experience by working with research faculty. Salaries for students with MS degrees can be about 25% higher than those with BS degrees. 

The graduate Computer Engineering curriculum is designed to: (1) address the needs of students with a variety of different backgrounds; (2) ensure that graduates will have adequate knowledge and skills in at least one area of specialization; (3) meet the immediate needs of working students, as well as adequately prepare full-time students for a real-world technological environment; and (4) equip students with tools to grasp and develop new technologies and trends.

For more information, visit COE,ECE Department or the BS/MS webpage.
 

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate a readiness for graduate work, both in terms of academic performance and relevant preparatory undergraduate courses. Required are a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and completion of 90.0 credits.

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 Courses

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Students who choose the Master's Thesis instead of Senior Design must replace ECE 491 [WI] , ECE 492 [WI] , ECE 493 [WI] credits with ECE elective credits.

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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, ECEE, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).

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Courses at the 500-900 level from ECEC, ECEE, ECEP, ECES, ECET, or ECE.

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15.0 credits at the 500-900 level from subject codes ECEC, ECEE, ECEP, ECES, ECET, ECE, AE, CHE, CIVE, CMGT, EGMT, ENGR, ENVE, ET, MATE, MEM, PROJ, SYSE, BMES, MATH, PHYS, CHEM, BIO, OPR, or CS.

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

5 year, 3 coop Co-Terminal

 

Note: An ECE student must have a 2.0 cumulative overall GPA and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in their ECE Professional 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 Electives

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Choose one of CS 260, CS 265, or ECE 350

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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, ECEE, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).

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Courses at the 500-999 level from ECEC, ECEE, ECEP, ECES, ECET, or ECE.

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15.0 credits at the 500-900 level from subject codes ECEC, ECEE, ECEP, ECES, ECET, ECE, AE, CHE, CIVE, CMGT, EGMT, ENGR, ENVE, ET, MATE, MEM, PROJ, PRMT, SYSE, BMES, MATH, PHYS, CHEM, BIO, OPR, or CS.