Real Degrees for Working Professionals

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Strengthen your leadership skills and technical proficiency with an advanced degree in computer engineering.

Thesis and non-thesis options available. Both options require 30 credit hours of coursework to complete. This program is multidisciplinary.  Specialization areas of study include:

  • Digital Systems Design — topics include computer architecture, digital circuits, high performance systems, parallel processors, testing and VLSI design.
  • Electrical Engineering — can be an emphasis area in computer engineering or a separate degree. See the section on electrical engineering for emphasis areas in electrical engineering.
  • Embedded Computer Systems — topics include hardware/software co-design, microprocessor systems, real-time systems, and smart sensors.
  • Systems, Intelligence, and Software Engineering — topics include computational intelligence, computer networks, dependability, fault tolerance, image processing, neural networks and system security/survivability. 

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from ABET accredited university (or equivalent international)
  • Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.3 (for PhD BS ≥ 3.5  or MS ≥ 3.5)
  • GRE V+Q ≥ 305; GRE Q ≥ 155, and GRE WR ≥ 3.5
  • International requirement: TOEFL ≥ 80, or IELTS ≥ 6.5

Doctorate Degree in Computer Engineering

Please contact the academic department for details on the distance doctorate program. Email ece@mst.edu or call 573-341-4519.

Graduate Certificates

Your Pathway to a Graduate Degree

Start earning college credit toward a graduate degree. The GRE is not required to enter a certificate program, and credit earned may be applied toward your master’s degree.*

Computer Engineering Graduate Certificate Programs

  • Computational Intelligence
  • Cyber Physical Systems (Network Centric Systems)

*restrictions may apply 

Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply. Check with the academic department for program specific details and requirements. Learn more about the certificate to master's program.

 

Accreditation

Missouri University of Science & Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.

Prior to acceptance into the program, you may enroll in up to 6 credit hours as a nondegree-seeking (in some cases, post-baccalaureate) student. Enrollment does not guarantee acceptance. Learn more about nondegree-seeking university student admissions.

If you live outside of Missouri and are thinking about enrolling in a program that leads to professional licensure, the University of Missouri System strongly recommends that you check with the relevant licensing board in your state or the state where you plan to work. This will help you obtain the most current information about state licensure requirements before you enroll in any academic program. While Missouri University of Science & Technology strives to provide current licensure information, it's important to note that licensure regulations are subject to change.

For more details, please visit our licensure and disclosure page.

States require that Missouri University of Science and Technology be authorized to deliver university-level distance/online education to their residents. The process for authorization varies by state.

For more details, please visit our state authorization page.

Authorized 

Students residing in all states are eligible to enroll in this program.

Internships are encouraged for explore real-life applications of teacher leadership. Find more about available opportunities on S&T's Career Opportunities page.

Our academic leaders are experts in their respective disciplines and bring extensive experience in higher education, industry, and departmental management. Learn more about the Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty at S&T.

Questions?

Contact Us

Missouri S&T Online Education

Sylvia Skouby
Associate Director for Online Admissions

573-341-6903  |  stgrad@mst.edu

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sahra Sedigh Sarvestani, PhD
Associate Professor and Distance Coordinator

573-341-7505  |  sedighs@mst.edu 
Department Website: ece.mst.edu