George Mason University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Computer Engineering, MS

Program Description:

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:

Southern Association of Colleges and Universities

Eligibility 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.

# of Credits Required:

30

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above