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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Program Mission 2. Develop focused knowledge in areas of specialization in
Electrical and Computer Engineering
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER The mission of the M.Sc in ECE program is to provide an 3. Formulate, analyze, and solve problems within the
opportunity for fresh graduates in Electrical and Computer
discipline
Engineering or related field as well as working electrical
ENGINEERING and computer professionals to obtain a Master degree in 4. Develop critical thinking, problem investigation, research,
Electrical and Computer Engineering on a carefully designed
and design skills
schedule that minimizes disruption of work commitments.
The program is designed to provide electrical and 5. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
computer professionals with a wide range of technical skills
that would enhance their analytical abilities and knowledge 6. Recognize the social and ethical responsibilities of a
in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering, thus professional working in the discipline
making them an asset to their organization.
7. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning
Program Learning Outcomes
8. Function effectively in teams to accomplish common
1. Apply current techniques, skills, and necessary tools in goals
the Electrical and Computer Engineering practice
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

Introduction Core Courses

The College of Engineering (COE) at Abu Dhabi University or pass challenge exams as determined by the Program Course
offers the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Director. The MSECE paves the way for advancement Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
Engineering (MSECE) program. The MSECE program in professional practice. Graduates of the program
offers students opportunities for advanced education in are ready to tackle complex problems in the areas of ECE 500 Integrated Circuit Design 3 Graduate Standing
the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), microelectronics, communications and networking, power
thus producing engineers with state-of-the-art specialized and renewable energy, embedded systems, robotics, the ECE 501 Advanced Embedded System Design 3 Graduate Standing
technical knowledge and skills who are ready to serve as Internet of Things, machine learning, signal processing, MEM 501 Project Management 3 Graduate Standing
experts in their fields and/or to pursue PhD degrees in and information technology. The graduates achieve the
ECE. The MSECE program has a coursework option and breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed to ECE 510 Advanced Communication Systems 3 Graduate Standing
a thesis option. In the coursework option, students are innovate in today and tomorrow’s world where innovation,
required to complete 10 graduate-level courses (30 credit technology, communication, and energy are the driving ECE 512 Smart Grids and Renewable Energy 3 Graduate Standing
hours) in addition to a capstone project (3 credit hours). forces for economic growth and prosperity. The program ECE 520 Advanced Power System Analysis 3 Graduate Standing
For the thesis option, students complete 9 graduate-level is designed with a schedule that minimizes disruption of
courses (27 credit hours) and a thesis (6 credit hours). work commitments. This program has been introduced ECE 611 Advanced Mixed-Mode Integrated Circuit Design 3 Graduate Standing
The program accepts students with bachelor’s degrees in at Abu Dhabi University in response to UAE market needs
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related and is aligned with Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. It also comes ECE 621 Computer and Machine Vision 3 Graduate Standing
fields. Students who lack the necessary background in at the perfect time to serve the innovation movement in
certain topics, as per their undergraduate transcript, may the country and the marsh towards smart cities with smart
be admitted conditionally. Such students will need to take services in the area of education, health, government,
some undergraduate-level courses as remedial courses industry, and business.

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