Computer Science Graduate Programs

A person holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science has the necessary broad background to undertake the MTSE-CS program. Students interested in the program who do not have such a Bachelor's degree should contact a departmental advisor before applying.

A student without adequate background in specific areas is required to demonstrate proficiency in prerequisite courses; an abbreviated list is given below. Specific proficiency courses will be detailed for each student at the time of admission to the MTSE-CS program. Proficiency in a course may be demonstrated by completing the course with a grade of "A" or "B" or by achieving a grade of "A" or "B" in a proficiency examination administered by the ECE or the CS department. Students should contact a departmental adviser for more details on prerequisites and proficiency requirements.

Computer Science Prerequisites
CS 201	Introduction to C++ Programming
CS 401	Introduction to Advanced Studies
Electrical and Computer Engineering Prerequisites
ECE 211	Circuit Analysis I
ECE 213	Circuit Analysis II
ECE 308	Signals and Systems
MATH 252	Introduction of Differential Equations

The MTSE-CS is a Professional Master's degree requiring a minimum of 30 credit hours of adviser-approved coursework. The MTSE-CS program of studies must include a minimum of 12 credit hours of ECE coursework and a minimum of 12 credit hours of CS coursework.

Four required courses and one elective course from each of the three categories given below must appear on the MTSE-CS program of studies.

Required Courses
CS 586	Software Systems Architectures
CS 587	Software Project Managements
ECE 513	Communication Engineering Fundamentals
ECE 541 or ECE 542	Performance Evaluation of Computers and Communications Networks Design and Optimization Of Computer Networks
Elective Categories
I. Software Engineering
CS 521	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
CS 537	Software Metrics
CS 589	Software Testing and Analysis
II. Telecommunications Systems
CS 544	Computer Networks II: Network Services
CS 548	Broadband Networks
CS 555	Analytic Models and Simulation of Computer Systems
ECE 545	Computer and Communication Networks
III. Telecommunications
ECE 504	Communications Systems Design
ECE 515	Modern Digital Communications
ECE 519	Coding for Reliable Communications

The remaining nine credits of coursework may be taken from courses listed above, or other courses approved by the MTSE-CS adviser. Students with no background in communications or software engineering should consider including in their programs of study:

CS 487	Software Engineering
CS 450	Operating Systems
ECE 403	Communications Systems
ECE 407	Computer Communications Systems

Other courses that students in this program typically choose from include:

ECE 437	Digital Signal Processing I
ECE 511	Analysis of Random Signals
ECE 514	Digital Communication Principles
CS 542	Computer Networks I: Fundamentals
CS 588	Advanced Software Engineering Development

With advisor approval, the MTSE-CS program of studies can include up to two credit hours of Master's seminar (ECE 595, ECE 596). It can also include up to four credit hours of short courses.