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thinking, problem investigation, design, and research skills, Program Mission
(v) demonstrate effective oral and written communication
skills, (vi) recognize the social and ethical responsibilities of The mission of the M.Sc in ECE program is to provide an
a professional working in the discipline, (vii) recognize the opportunity for fresh graduates in Electrical and Computer
need for, and engage in life-long learning, and (viii) function Engineering or related field as well as working electrical
effectively in teams to accomplish common goals. and computer professionals to obtain a Master degree in
Electrical and Computer Engineering on a carefully designed
This program has been introduced at Abu Dhabi University schedule that minimizes disruption of work commitments.
in response to UAE market needs and is aligned with Abu The program is designed to provide electrical and
Dhabi Vision 2030. It also comes at the perfect time to computer professionals with a wide range of technical skills
serve the innovation movement in the country and the that would enhance their analytical abilities and knowledge
marsh towards smart cities with smart services in the area in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering, thus
of education, health, government, industry, and business. making them an asset to their organization.

Curriculum

Project Option Thesis Option
Program Component Courses Credit Hours Courses Credit Hours
Program Core 8 24 8 24
Program Electives 2 6 1 3
Capstone/Thesis 1 3 1 6
Total 11 33 10 33

Core Courses
Course Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
Code
ECE 500 Integrated Circuit Design 3 Graduate Standing
ECE 501 Advanced Embedded System Design 3 Graduate Standing
MEM 501 Project Management 3 Graduate Standing
ECE 510 Advanced Communication Systems 3 Graduate Standing

ECE 512 Smart Grids and Renewable Energy 3 Graduate Standing
ECE 520 Advanced Power System Analysis 3 Graduate Standing
ECE 611 Advanced Mixed-Mode Integrated Circuit Design 3 Graduate Standing
ECE 621 Computer and Machine Vision 3 Graduate Standing

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