M.S. Computer Engineering Systems (M.S.Cp.E.) at University of South Florida

Programme overview

Advanced instruction in computer architecture, hardware, VLSI and SoC design, computer and data security, AI and machine learning, networking, embedded systems, IoT and quantum computing.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: two core courses (Principles of Computer Architecture, Theory of Algorithms), two required courses from VLSI, HDL, networks, quantum computing, wireless and machine learning, technical electives in focus areas and thesis or additional electives. Non-thesis students complete a portfolio.

Career pathways

Academia, industry and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements as well as the programme requirements. Three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; resume.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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