The graduate program in Computer Engineering is designed to provide theoretical knowledge as well as practical applications in the areas such as computer architecture, embedded systems, computer networks, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and selected areas in Electrical Engineering. In this program, working engineers are given an opportunity to continue their education on a part-time basis, while full- time students have the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Upon graduation from the program, students will be conferred the degree Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Computer Engineering.
The Computer Engineering graduate program has established the following program educational objectives. Graduates of the program will:
The Computer Engineering graduate program has established the following student outcomes. Graduates will develop:
a. an ability to apply advanced knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in a specialized area, such as computer architecture, embedded systems, computer networks, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and systems design.
b. an ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet constraints and specifications, which include societal, environmental, and ethical factors as appropriate to the design
c. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and testing procedures using advanced analytical/numerical techniques and/or modern engineering tools, and to analyze and draw conclusions from data
d. an ability to conduct graduate level research with adequate research skills including information literacy and self- learning
e. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences through various media
f. an ability to plan and manage engineering projects, including goal establishment, task scheduling, and risk and uncertainty management
Students seeking admission should have completed an undergraduate program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. To be considered for admission, students must submit an application, $50 application fee, a statement of intent, and transcripts. Letters of recommendation and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are optional. Additional coursework may be recommended or required as a condition of admission for applicants that have not completed an undergraduate program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science.
Only LMU students in their senior year of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with a GPA of 3.0 or greater are eligible to apply. Students will continue with the graduate-level portion of this program any term immediately following completion of their undergraduate degree requirements.
Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to this 4+1 degree program are required to apply for admission consideration before starting their final undergraduate semester at LMU. The final undergraduate semester at LMU will also be the entry term that will be selected on the graduate application. Interested applicants must meet and follow application deadlines.
Transfer Credit Policy: Students may transfer six (6) semester hours for courses completed at another regionally accredited college or university. Credits to be transferred must be taken prior to admission. Each transferred course grade must be at least B (3.0), and the course must not have been used to satisfy degree requirements at another college or university.
Deferment Policy: Students admitted into this graduate program may defer their admission offer for up to one year from the initial admission entry term. A formal request should be made by the student. Requests to defer past the one-year mark from the initial admission entry term are reviewed upon request, and the decision is left to the discretion of the Admission Committee.
Appeal Process: The appeal process should be sought after once an admission decision has been provided, and the applicant would like to be reconsidered. To explore the appeal process, the applicant should be prepared to present new evidence of admissibility via new/additional/updated documentation aside from what was presented during the initial admission submission. Such documentation can be in the form of final grades, providing proof of updated relevant course completion and grade/s, etc.
In addition to the documents provided, the student will be required to submit a short essay stating why they are interested in having their application be reconsidered and explain how the new/updated documentation provided shows improvement for admission reconsideration. The admissions team will review the submission of all new documentation and provide the applicant with an updated decision. To request more information about this process, interested candidates in this option may contact SeaverGraduateAdmission@lmu.edu.
A degree candidate is required to complete, with a cumulative grade point average of at least B (3.0), a program of study comprising a minimum of thirty (30) or more semester hours of graduate-level coursework (i.e., 5000-level or 6000-level courses). Additional prerequisite (undergraduate) courses may be required as deemed appropriate by the advisor in consultation with the department. Of the graduate-level coursework, at least eight (8) semester hours are to be in 6000-level courses. Students must achieve a grade of B (3.0) or better in all 5000-level courses. At least twenty-four (24) semester hours must be in EECE courses. At most six (6) semester hours can include both EECE courses offered by this department as well as appropriate courses from other disciplines in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering or the College of Business Administration.
The program of study must include the following courses: EECE 5140 Computer Architecture with VHDL, EECE 5141 Embedded Systems, EECE 5270 Wireless Networks, and Graduate Capstone Project or Master’s Thesis. One or more of the 5000-level required courses may be waived if the student demonstrates satisfactory completion of a similar course. Waived courses will be replaced by EECE electives at the 5000 or 6000 level. 500/5000-level courses taken as an undergraduate may not be repeated for graduate credit. If a 500/5000-level course is cross listed with a 600/6000 level course, graduate students must enroll in the 600/6000-level course.
During the first semester of attendance, the student should prepare a program of study with a faculty advisor. The 30 semester hours of required coursework is allocated as follows:
24 EECE semester hours:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EECE 5140 | Computer Architecture with VHDL | 4 |
| EECE 5141 | Embedded Systems | 4 |
| EECE 5270 | Wireless Networks | 4 |
| EECE 5000 level or EECE 6000 level course | 4 | |
| Select one of the following options: | 8 | |
| Option 1 | ||
EECE 6000 level course | ||
| Graduate Capstone Project I | ||
| Graduate Capstone Project II | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Thesis I | ||
| Thesis II | ||
| Thesis III | ||
| Thesis IV | ||
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 6 | |
| Option 1 | ||
EECE 5000 level or EECE 6000 level course | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
or EECE 6999 | Independent Studies | |
| Option 2 | ||
non-EECE 500/5000 level or non-EECE 600/6000 level course | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
or EECE 6999 | Independent Studies | |
| Option 3 | ||
non-EECE 500/5000 level or non-EECE 600/6000 level course | ||
non-EECE 500/5000 level or non-EECE 600/6000 level course | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
Preparation of a Master’s Thesis is optional and can fulfill 8 semester hours of EECE course requirements. The student selecting the thesis option must obtain a thesis advisor before Departmental consent will be considered, and the thesis must conform to the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering requirements. The thesis and associated work is intended to advance the state of knowledge in the thesis subject not “rehash” previous work by others or a serve as a “literature search.” To the extent possible, there should be some experimental work involved. The thesis ideally will form the basis for a paper or article, produced by a student, which would be submitted and hopefully published in a peer-reviewed journal or presented at a professional organization’s conference. A thesis is completed after being successfully defended to the thesis committee. With direction from the Program Director, a thesis committee will be formed. The thesis committee consists of the student’s thesis advisor, a full-time faculty member from the student’s department, and a third member from other than the student’s department.
The candidate for the combined B.S./M.S.E. degree must adhere the following policies:
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