Overview

The Computer Engineering MSc course from the Fairleigh Dickinson University curriculum provides students with design skills, theoretical concepts and a solid foundation in both hardware and software design in an integrated manner, as well as competency in advanced computer technology. The program emphasizes practical applications of computer engineering.

Computer-based systems are widely used in data acquisition, signal processing and conditioning, instrumentation, communications, control, automation and manufacturing.

Key facts:

Graduates of the Master of Science in Computer Engineering program will demonstrate the following attributes and achievements upon or before graduation:

An ability to apply advanced knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to formulate and analyze complex engineering problems, assess trade-offs, and solve problems
An ability to use numerical analysis techniques, computer-aided analysis and design methods, and modern engineering tools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Programming or Equivalent

Digital System Design or Equivalent

Microprocessor System Design I or Equivalent

Data Structures of Equivalent

Logic System Design

Microprocessor Design *

Software Engineering

Operating Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science from an accredited university. This should include courses or equivalent experience in the following areas: introductory computer programming, logic circuits, digital interfacing circuits and data structures. These courses can be taken at Fairleigh Dickinson University but will not count toward the 30-credit master’s degree requirement. Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in technology or other areas of science and engineering may be admitted if they complete undergraduate prerequisites as determined by an adviser of the school.
Submission of an official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within the last five years. The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in United States.
Three letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1793 - 4414 USD / month

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