Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

MS-ECE on Coursera

New Name, Same Program

The MS in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) is now the MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE).

Learn more about the name change.

Theonline Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE), hosted on the internationally acclaimed platform, offers stackable graduate-level courses, graduate certificates, and a fully accredited master’s degree in electrical engineering.The MS-ECE on Coursera students earn the same credentials as ouron-campus students. There are no designations on official ĢӰ transcripts, diploma, or certificates,that this is an online program.

The diagram displayed below showsthat the MS-ECE on Coursera courses and certificates can be stacked into the full 30 credit hour degree.

online ms-ee program overview

Admission

Admission is performance-based; no application required. Our promise to you—we will never ask you for transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE or TOEFL scores. Demonstrate that you can master the courses by completing a series of for-credit courses in a “Pathway Specialization” and pass with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. This “B” average qualifies you to be admitted into the degree program. Once admitted, you are on your way to earning a graduate certificate and/or master's degree. Complete and submit theenrollment form and pay tuition to get started.

Tuition

  • $667 per credit hour, $20,010 for the full 30-credit master's degree.*Please note that course tuition mayvarydepending on the college.
  • Tuition is assessed on a pay-as-you-go, per-course basis.
  • Additional software or hardware may be required for some courses payable by the student.
  • This program is not currently eligible for U.S. federal financial aid.
  • There are currently no scholarships available.
  • Application of veteran benefits to this degree program has been approved. Visit thefor more information.
  • Some course materials have a free trial and can be previewed at no cost.
  • Payment options are credit or debit card with 2.85%service fee, ECheck, or Flywire. Visit theBursar's Office MS-ECE on Coursera webpagefor more information.

Coursesand Specializations

  • Courses are often offered for fractional credits ranging from 0.6 credit hours to 1.2 credit hours.
  • Each specialization typically consists of 3-4 courses and is roughly equivalent to a traditional 3-credit hours.
  • Specializations cover specifictopics within theirfocus area (Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, Photonics and Optics, etc).
  • A "pathway" specialization is one that is designated for entry into either a certificate or the degree program.
  • Degree and certificate-seeking students must successfully complete one "pathway" specialization.
  • Graduate certificatestudents must complete a series of designated specializations to earn the certificate.
  • You can earn graduate academic credit for each individual course in the curriculum.

Sessions

  • There are 6 sessions total per year.
  • Each session is 8 weeks long.
  • The session enrollment period starts 2 weeks before the first day content is available.
  • The session enrollment period ends 2 weeks before all coursework is due.
  • All for-credit coursework is due before the last day of each session.
  • While work can be done at your own pace within the session, the for-credit session end date is absolute.

Preview Courses with Non-Credit Options

  • Each course in the MS-ECE can be previewed or taken as a non-credit Coursera class.
  • You do not pay ĢӰ tuition when previewing a class, but may need to pay fees to Coursera for access to a full range of content.
  • You may upgrade from non-credit to credit at any time during your coursework. Previously completed assignments will be automatically applied to your for-credit experience.
  • Additional material and assessments must be completed to earn credit; these materials are only available when you pay tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about the MS-ECE on Coursera program? Find information about coursework, exams and proctoring, finances, and ĢӰ Boulder resources.

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