Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Two post-graduate degree programs are offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree, that requires a thesis and a publication, and the Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering (MECE) degree that does not require a thesis or a publication, but instead requires 12 credit hours of additional course work.

Both degree programs combine mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science to meet the demands of the highly volatile field of electrical and computer engineering. A student's plan of study for the MSEE degree is arranged by the student, the student's advisory committee chairperson, and the student's advisory committee. The MSEE student's advisory committee must consist of at least (1) an RHIT ECE faculty member serving as the major advisor who guides the student's thesis research, (2) a second RHIT ECE faculty member, and (3) an RHIT faculty member from outside of the ECE department. Similarly, an MECE student's plan of study is arranged on an individual basis through a joint agreement between the student and his or her academic advisor, who must be a member of the RHIT ECE faculty.

Both degree programs seek to build upon the basic foundations established by the student's undergraduate course of study. The student's plan of study may reflect a desire to concentrate on a specialized interest or a desire for a better understanding of the broad underlying theories of the entire profession.

Special areas of interest within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department include Communications, Computer Architecture and Microcomputers, Control Systems and Robotics, Electromagnetics, Electronics, MEMS, Power Systems, and Signal and Image Processing.

The objective of both programs, the Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, is to prepare graduates for early career advancement in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering by building upon their undergraduate training with advanced coursework and concentrated study of problems and topics relevant to the field.

Graduates of the MECE and MSEE programs will have the ability to...

1. develop behavioral models of electrical/computing systems or devices using theory, measurement, simulation, or physical understanding,

2. analyze and design systems by synthesizing or extending foundational knowledge as appropriate,

3. solve open-ended/ill-defined problems by identifying requirements, learning independently, and evaluating the quality and feasibility of solutions.

Graduates of the MSEE program will have the ability to...

4. compile and describe previous work related to the thesis topic

5. demonstrate to the engineering community how their original work contributes to the field through written and verbal communication.

Regular students are those pursuing an advanced degree in an approved program. Regular students generally must have a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution and not less than a B average. Exceptions are dependent on demonstrated ability. Only regular students are eligible for financial aid from Rose-Hulman. We dont recommend changing your graduate program, as that requires reapplying to the new program and losing financial aid associated with your original program. Students admitted with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0/4.0 are automatically on probation for the first quarter of graduate work. Admission as a regular student on probation means the student must have at least a B average (GPA = 3.0/4.0) for the first 12 credit hours of graduate study in order to continue a program. Your program departmentbased on standards established by the Dean of Facultymust approve your admittance if your academic records cannot be readily compared to our standards.
Official College Transcript(s)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Official GRE Score Report (See score requirements below)
Official TOEFL or IELTS Score Report
GRE: An applicant who is not a graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science program in engineering, mathematics, or natural science disciplines offered by a U.S. college or university must take the General Test portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Although the GRE is not required for applicants from accredited Bachelor of Science degree programs in engineering, mathematics, or natural science disciplines offered by a U.S. college or university, the results of the examination may serve to strengthen the application. GRE minimums are as follows: Verbal: 33% Below, Quantitative: 60% Below, and Analytical Writing: 33% Below. Please recognize that these minimum scores will not ensure admission.
TOEFL Minimums - 94 Internet Based with a minimum of 22 in listening, 22 in Writing, 26 in Reading, 24 in Speaking .
IELTS Minimums - 7 with 7 in each area.