CURRICULUM
Program Overview
The degree is completed at 30 credits (approx. 10 courses). Classes lasts one semester, and full-time students taking 9 or more credit hours per semester can complete the program in less than 2 years.
As students complete assignments on a weekly basis they will have opportunities to participate in virtual faculty office hours.
The online curriculum includes no requirement to visit the physical campus, though all online graduates are invited to attend in-person commencement exercises as they choose.
Our Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering has two pathsto choose from to match a student’s educational and professional goals
COURSEWORK
The coursework option is the default and does not contain additional research or writing outside of what is required from their courses. This track is ideal for students who prefer the regular schedule of coursework and are pursuing a Master’s degree for the advantage of enrolling in additional upper-level coursework to broaden their knowledge base.
PROJECT
The project option can be used to fulfill up to 6 of the 30 credits required for the degree through an individualized learning experience. This track is ideal for students who want to perform an in-depth research project with faculty or apply current industry experience towards their degree.
Course Types
Building next-generation engineering skills means providing course options that explore innovation in the virtual learning environment. The University of Utah offers online courses that are taught in two different formats.
– Online (Section 090) – A class facilitated online, primarily through Canvas, with greater than 80 percent of the required learning activities taking place digitally when a student chooses. An online class does not have required locations or meeting times; although, regular, substantive instructor-student interactions are an expected part of the teaching and learning process.
– Remote Real-Time – A fully digital class that uses same-time delivery using web video technology. The class has a scheduled meeting time. Canvas serves as the class location and includes learning materials and links to join the class video meetings. Many remote real-time courses are also recorded, allowing students to view the class time asynchronously. Discuss with the professor teaching each course if it is a good option for you and your schedule.
Please be aware that tuition and fees may vary based on the course format.
ONLINE PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! Our courses are offered via remotely in real-time or completely asynchronously online via Canvas with per-recorded videos. Not all courses are offered with both options. It is up to you to decide which option would work best for you to decide which courses to take.
Unfortunately, no. But we are working constantly to expand our course selections for our students. Some classes also require group or in-person lab work and cannot be offered online.
You can use our Tuition Estimator, otherwise:
Full-time status is considered 9 credits for a graduate student, but a majority of online study usually take 3-6 credits each semester.
Unfortunately, our online program is only available for applicants residing within the United States. We are not authorized to charge tuition and conduct classes for individuals residing outside of the United States. If an international candidate is already living in the US with a valid visa they are welcome to apply.
Detailed information about the ECE Department, faculty’s research interests, ongoing research projects, and recent technical papers are located at www.ece.utah.edu. Applicants should check the website regularly for updated information.