MS Electrical and Computer Engineering - Data Communications and Networks

The world of electrical and computer engineering is changing rapidly, creating opportunities to apply advanced skills to research and development driving growth.

The electrical and computer engineering program delivers curriculum to expand your understanding of areas such as communications and signal processing, power systems, biometrics, control systems, microelectronics, metamaterials, and more. You'll also learn how to put your knowledge to work so you can make an immediate and long-term impact in your field.

This program is designed for:

• Students seeking graduate degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering through courses, research, and projects with exposure to experts in areas of interest.
• Electrical engineers seeking to advance their knowledge and careers.
• Working professionals and recent graduates.
• Students interested in expanding their knowledge and applying the latest technologies in growing industries in the region and around the world.

Students with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent take courses, attend seminars, and participate in research or project activities, and make progress towards graduate degrees of Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and labs at the cutting-edge.

Data Communications and Networks area aims to provide the fundamental skill set required for telecommunication engineers and IT professionals. The courses cover a broad range of topics in computer networks, wireless networks, signal processing, information theory, cloud computing and IoT areas. Course offerings are designed to keep a good balance between theory and hand-on projects. The courses are well integrated to the research opportunities at Clarkson. 

Clarkson currently has 10 graduate level Data Communications and Networks courses. These courses are offered on-campus and through the distance learning program. Courses are offered in every semester unless otherwise stated. All courses are elective.