The goal of the accelerated degree programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering is to provide students, who are seeking
greater challenge or more diverse range of studies, with advanced courses that will suitably prepare them for graduate studies or a variety of
advanced professional positions. The accelerated programs are as rigorous as the current BE and MS programs taken separately. Students in
the accelerated programs take two graduate courses during their senior year. The courses are used to meet the requirements of two electives
in the BE program as well as satisfy 6 ofthe 30 credits required by the Masters degree. This allows students to complete both the BE and MS degrees in 5 years.
What programs are being offered?
We offer four accelerated programs leading to:
1BE in Electrical Engineering / MS in Electrical Engineering
2BE in Electrical Engineering / MS in Computer Engineering
What are the advantages of the accelerated degree programs?
1Simpler admission process to our graduate programs:
a. no TOEFL exam required
b. no GRE exam required
c. no application fee
2Reduced number of credits : 6 graduate credits are counted for the undergraduate degree as well as the graduate degree.
What are the admission criteria?
Students in electrical or computer engineering should apply in the second semester of the Junior year
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 3.3
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to be admitted to the Graduate School.
What is the application procedure?
Complete the department's application form [ pdf ]
Submit both forms to Cathryn Mooney in ECE Undergraduate Office (Rm 267 Light Eng.)
Deadline: second semester of the Junior year
Upon admission, you will get an offer letter of admission into the accelerated program.
What is the procedure for enrolling in graduate courses?
Two graduate courses must be taken in the senior year with one course in the fall semester and the other in the spring semester.
Undergraduate Program Director (Prof. Kamoua) must approve the selection of the two graduate courses.
A form needs to be completed and signed by the Graduate Program Director (Prof. Leon Shterengas) when taking graduate courses as undergraduate student.
Form is available in ECE Undergraduate Office, Rm 267 or online: