Electrical Engineering

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 68.8 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 1, 2025
501–600 place StudyQA ranking:3325 Duration:2 years

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The Rensselaer at Hartford master’s program in Electrical Engineering allows students to increase their competence in a number of Electrical Engineering subjects, particularly in Digital Communications and Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Communication Networks

Students must include in their Plan of Study a sequence of three 6000- (or 7000-) level courses in at least one of the following areas of specialization:

  • Digital Communications and Signal Processing
  • Control Systems
  • Communication Networks

M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering Program Requirements

The Master’s of Engineering degree is awarded on successful completion of the following:

Required Core (15 credits)

  • ECSE 6400 - Systems Analysis Techniques Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6560 - Digital Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6620 - Digital Signal Processing Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 3 to 9

Electives (15 credits)

  • ECSE 6960 Topics in Electrical Engineering, LANS, MANS, and Internetworking
  • ECSE 6960 Topics in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Digital Control Systems
  • ECSE 6960 Topics in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics
  • ECSE 4440 - Control Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 4490 - Robotics II Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 4670 - Computer Communication Networks Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 4770 - Computer Hardware Design Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6050 - Advanced Electronic Circuits Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6420 - Nonlinear Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6440 - Optimal Control Theory Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6460 - Multivariable Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6590 - Principles of Wireless Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6630 - Digital Image and Video Processing Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6660 - Broadband and Optical Networking Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 7010 - Optical Fiber Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 7100 - Real-Time Programming and Applications Credit Hours: 3

Example Curricula for Three Areas of Specialization

Digital Communications and Signal Processing

  • ECSE 4670 - Computer Communication Networks Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6400 - Systems Analysis Techniques Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6560 - Digital Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6590 - Principles of Wireless Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6620 - Digital Signal Processing Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6630 - Digital Image and Video Processing Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6960 - Topics in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
  • Applied Digital Signal Processing

  • ECSE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 3 to 9
  • ECSE 7010 - Optical Fiber Communications Credit Hours: 3

Control Systems

  • ECSE 4440 - Control Systems Engineering Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 4490 - Robotics II Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6420 - Nonlinear Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6440 - Optimal Control Theory Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6460 - Multivariable Control Systems Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6560 - Digital Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 3 to 9

Communication Networks

  • ECSE 6090 Topics in Electrical Engineering, LANS, MANS and Internetworking
  • ECSE 6960 Topics in Electrical Engineering, Cryptography, and Network Security
  • CISH 6230 - Network Management Credit Hours: 3
  • or Cryptography and Network Security

  • ECSE 4670 - Computer Communication Networks Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6400 - Systems Analysis Techniques Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6560 - Digital Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6590 - Principles of Wireless Communications Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6620 - Digital Signal Processing Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6660 - Broadband and Optical Networking Credit Hours: 3
  • ECSE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 3 to 9
  • ECSE 7010 - Optical Fiber Communications Credit Hours: 3

Requirements

  • On-line application 
  • A well-written Statement of Background and Goals
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended with official English translations (if necessary); documentation showing award of degree
  • Minimum two letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty)
  • Resume or curriculum vitae (Be sure to list all publications and presentations)
  • $75 application fee (not required for RPI students and alums)
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS scores that are less than two years old (required of all international applicants unless you have been studying for at least two years in the United States immediately prior to your study at Rensselaer)
  • Official GRE scores that are less than five years old (required of all applicants)

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Scholarships

Financial aid is available in the form of Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA) and Graduate Fellowships. These are awarded to top applicants who are interested in pursuing the MS and/or PhD and are a good match with our research and our faculty. It should be noted that preference on aid is given to those who already possess a master's degree and are seeking the PhD. The largest amount of aid is awarded to those starting in the fall semester, but TA and RA awards may also be made in the spring as they become available. It is also important to note that financial aid is given only to full-time students and is based on previous academic performance, not on need. Students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA to be eligible for TA consideration. Master's only students, particularly those seeking the MEng, should expect to fund their own education through personal funds, student loans or other external sources.

Students who enroll without aid may apply for support in future semesters but should be aware that funding opportunities are extremely limited and in no way guaranteed. They should plan to finance their entire education on their own. International students who are admitted without aid must provide official bank documents showing they have enough funds to support their educational expenses (tuition, books, fees and personal living expenses) before an I-20 can be issued.

The amount of the financial aid can vary depending on the type of award, but all are full awards. TA's are awarded on an academic year basis and include a minimum stipend of $18,500 and full tuition. RA's may be awarded on a calendar year basis (academic year plus summer) and include a minimum stipend of $18,500 and full tuition. TA's and RA's are expected to work up to 20 hours per week. The stipends for Fellowship winners can vary widely depending on the fellowship but are usually at least $20,000 for the year with full tuition, plus all fees. Information on the IGERT Fellowship may be found here. Students who are awarded financial aid with their admission can expect to continue receiving aid in some form provided they meet all the department and Institute guidelines for continuing aid and based on the availability of funding.

Decisions on applications requesting aid consideration will be made following the application deadline so that all applications that are complete as of the deadline will compete as a group for whatever aid is available. Students who apply for aid will be notified by email as the decisions are made. Students may be informed the aid decision is pending and may remain pending until all potential for aid is exhausted. There is no final deadline date for notification of aid awards. Rensselaer and the ECSE department abide by the April 15 deadline for a response by the student on all first round aid awards. Awards made after that will have a deadline response date set by the department.

Graduate Education Program (Russia)

Selected GEP Scholarship students are eligible for a renewable scholarship in the amount of 1,38 mln. rubles per year. Students in science and engineering fields are eligible for GEP funding. For application details and deadlines, please visit http://educationglobal.ru/en/. Applicants must be admitted to Rensselaer prior to finalizing the application for the GEP program.

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Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Foreign:$ 27.6 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Mar 1, 2025 401–500 place StudyQA ranking: 3225