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George Mason University The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering Computer Engineering MS 3D5, 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 US   Phone: 1-703-993-1512 Fax: 703-993-1242   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Computer Engineering, MS On Campus   The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering in conjunction with the Computer Science Department. Computer Engineering is one of the fastest growing fields nationwide and it attracts a growing number of students. Computer Engineering is a field which is at the interface between the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering disciplines, as it involves knowledge of both hardware development, from microelectronics to devices and to digital systems, and software at all levels of digital system architectures. The major distinction between Computer Engineering and Computer Science is that the Computer Engineer is more concerned with the physical implementation of computing devices, the interaction between hardware and software, and the methodologies for designing digital systems. The major distinction between Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering is that the Computer Engineer is more concerned with the computational aspects of Electrical Engineering problems and the implementation of these solutions in digital devices. The prime specialization areas of Computer Engineering at George Mason include: Digital Systems Design Computer Networks Network and System Security Microprocessors and Embedded Systems     Accreditation Information: Southern Association of Colleges and Universities  # Of Credits Required: 30  Time To Degree: 2-3 years    Previous Degrees To be considered for Degree or Provisional admission to the master's programs, applicants should have the following: An earned baccalaureate in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited program with a reputation for high academic standards. A grade average of B or better during the last 60 semester hours.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements For students who have not earned a Bachelor's degree from a United States university, satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination, and for those students whose native language is not English a minimum score of 230 (computer based) or 575 (paper based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language and 4.5 on the TOEFL Test of Written English (essay). A minimum score of 250 (computer based) or 600 (paper based) is required for applicants who wish to be considered for a graduate teaching or research assistantship.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Students with B.S. or M.S. degrees in ECE-related disciplines (for example, computer science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics, electrical engineering technology) are encouraged to apply for admission. Such students may initially be admitted into the provisional category and will advance to degree status by satisfying the requirements described in the Admissions Categories and Admissions Requirements paragraphs. Such students may also be advised to take some courses from the undergraduate electrical or computer engineering curricula, according to their intended area of specialization and specific background.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: 2  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: