Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is a key discipline, at the heart of the technology frontier. It deals with the design and analysis of electrical, magnetic and optical devices, and the processing, control, and transmission of information and energy. The tools used in electrical and computer engineering include electrical, electromagnetic and optical phenomena, systems theory, and computational hardware and software. The discipline can be divided in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
Specifically, Computer Engineering is a broad field that covers many diverse areas of study such as computer networks, computational intelligence and robotics, computer hardware systems, embedded and real-time systems, computer software design, operating systems, algorithms, etc. Students and faculty in Computer Engineering also develop synergies with disciplines outside of engineering; for example, with medicine and the life sciences that can lead to education and research in biomedical engineering.

The main objective of the Master of Science in Computer Engineering/Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering program is to educate and train in-depth engineers in various fields of computer engineering, who will subsequently be able to solve advanced computer engineering problems using software tools and state-of-the-art equipment. In this problem solving process, technological constraints and constraints inherent to the problem at hand, both in terms of hardware and software, are taken into account. Furthermore, the program aims to introduce students to the cutting-edge research and innovation currently taking place in the various areas of Computer Engineering.
The program emphasizes mastery in the field of interest of each student as well as advanced knowledge of other subjects in related areas. It is tailored to meet the needs of each student with some certain general restrictions set by the Department. The course offerings provide the student with an opportunity to deepen his or her knowledge in a specific area of computer engineering, as well as broaden his or her knowledge by also taking courses in a number of other areas of computer engineering.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation from the Master of Science in Computer Engineering and Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering programs, students are expected to have the following abilities and skills:

1. Ability to use software tools as well as develop software programs to solve advanced computer engineering problems.
2. Knowledge of electrical and electronic components and their use in computing systems.
3. Ability to model, design, analyze and evaluate components and systems.
4. Breadth and depth of knowledge in areas such as:

• Computer Networks
• Biomedical Engineering
• Intelligent Systems and Robotics
• Computer Architecture
• Embedded and Real-time Systems
• Computer Vision
• Fault-Tolerant Systems

5. Ability to identify emerging research trends and challenges in Computer Engineering, and apply the acquired principles to address the technological challenges of the future.
6. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems using techniques, skills and modern engineering tools.
7. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs and to design, conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.
8. Ability to address advanced computer engineering problems.
9. Ability to function on, and lead multidisciplinary teams and to communicate effectively.
10. Adhere to the highest professional and ethical responsibility standards.
11. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global/societal context. Recognition of need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning.