Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree is offered to meet the needs of individuals who wish to pursue advanced studies in modern electrical, electronic or computer engineering and technologies in order to fulfill their personal or career goals. You’ll have the flexibility to pursue this degree either online or in-person, in a program that allows you to complete the degree within one and a half years.  Our campus is located 15 miles north of Tech Square, the hub for international technology companies in the city of Atlanta, many of which recruit and hire our students.

As a graduate Electrical and Computer Engineering student, you will take courses and perform research led by faculty experts in areas including neuromorphic computing, automated logistics, biosensing, photovoltaics, and battery technology.  The program curriculum is designed to help you become a leader in Electrical and Computer Engineering who can capably handle high-level technical challenges.  

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Program Snapshot

Format: Face-to-Face, Online

Number of Credit Hours: 30 Total Hours

Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Two year Program

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall, July 1
  • Spring, November 1 (Extended to December 1)
  • Summer, April 1
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Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university
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Additional Program Requirements:

  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physical science, or other technically oriented major  
    • Foundation coursework may be required for applicants from other disciplines or related fields 
  • Resume or Professional Vitae documenting a minimum of four years’ work experience after the undergraduate degree. 
  • Statement of purpose describing your career and educational goals 
  • Two letters of recommendation that clearly state your years of employment and relevant work experience. 
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam 
  • GRE score 

Electrical and Computer Engineering Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

  • Top 20

    Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report

  • 7,100+

    Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020

  • Academic Excellence – The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is committed to maintaining high academic standards. As a MS student, you must meet the Graduate College’s student performance requirements, which include maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA.  
  • Flexibility – With our hybrid degree program, which can be completed online or in-person, you can pursue your education and career goals while having the flexibility to balance work, study and home life.  The curriculum allows you to select courses from several technical areas to match your interests.

  • Innovative Research – The Electrical and Computer Engineering program is located within KSU’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), which emphasizes research to advance knowledge in all aspects of engineering. The College has state-of-the-art labs and facilities, and dedicated research centers like the Center for Advanced Materials Research and Education, to conduct a wide range of innovative research projects year-round.

What can you do with an Electrical and Computer Engineering degree?

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Computer Hardware Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineering Specialist
  • Software Developer

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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 

Kennesaw State University
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Marietta Campus
840 Polytechnic Lane, MD # 9072
Engineering Technology Center, Building Q
Room #Q-255
Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: (470) 578-4377

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