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Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering Computer Systems and Software

Northeastern University

  • Seattle, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An electrical and computer engineering master's with a concentration in computer systems and software.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Computer Systems and Software) and design and evaluate computational solutions
  • Use relevant digital tools
  • And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • IT Project Coordinator
  • Technology Consultant

Curriculum

  • Students complete at least 8 hours of fundamental courses (high-performance computing
  • Computer engineering
  • Computer architecture
  • Operating systems)
  • Then 16 hours of concentration courses and electives under a coursework
  • Project or thesis option. The degree totals 32 semester hours
  • Or 33 with optional co-op.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
  • Some programmes require GRE/GMAT
  • 1-3 recommendation letters
  • Personal statement and resume.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions, Foreign Credential Evaluation required for non-US credentials, Some programmes require GRE/GMAT, 1-3 recommendation letters, Personal statement, Resume.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. English test minimums and deadline for your intake. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  3. Resume
  4. Personal statement
  5. Recommendation letters and TOEFL
  6. IELTS
  7. PTE or Duolingo scores (GRE/GMAT only if the programme asks
  8. An English-medium degree can waive the test). After admission
  9. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,983 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$600 USD

Program details

CampusSeattle campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Engineering
DepartmentElectrical and Computer Engineering Computer Systems and Software
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value32
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteGraduate funding may include program-specific merit scholarships or assistantships, Availability and international eligibility vary by college and degree.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.