Online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS)

Design Your Online MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Electrical and computer engineers work at the frontier of modern technology, designing the systems, devices, networks, and infrastructure that shape how we live, work, communicate, and move. And as industries respond to rapid developments in semiconductor production, electric vehicles, renewable energy, power grids, automation, and connected technologies, professionals with advanced electrical and computer engineering expertise are more important than ever.

Michigan Tech’s online MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering can help you advance your career, strengthen your technical expertise, boost your earning potential, and make an impact in fast-changing fields. Graduate from a program ranked No.39 in the Best Online Master's in Electrical Engineering Programs of 2024 (Intelligent.com, 2024).

Our online MS in ECE degree is built for working professionals who want a flexible, personalized graduate degree. Instead of following a one-size-fits-all curriculum, you will work with an advisor to build a 30-credit plan that supports your professional goals, technical interests, and career path.

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What Courses Will You Take in the Online MS in ECE Program?

The program is coursework-based, fully online, and highly customizable.

There are no specific required courses for the online MS in ECE. Instead, you will work with an advisor to choose the best combination of courses that allow you to design a customizable program that meets your personal and professional goals.

Consult with your employer to create a degree path that helps you upskill in your current role or transition to a new one.

Breakdown of Courses

At least 18 credits of advisor-approved 5000 level or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
Up to 12 credits of advisor-approved 4000 level courses.
Up to 12 credits from outside the ECE Department. These credits must be approved by the program director.
Optional graduate certificates or focused course clusters that align with career goals

Examples of Possible Degree Pathways

Pathway 1: Power Systems, Sustainability, and Public Policy

This path is designed for students working in power generation, transmission, distribution, utilities, energy consulting, grid modernization, energy transition planning, or in regulatory environments. It is ideal for those who want to understand both the technical and policy dimensions of modern power systems.

Students might combine the online Advanced Electric Power Engineering Certificate with the online Public Policy Certificate while also taking electives on sustainability, resilience, and renewable energy.

Possible focus areas include:

Power system modeling, protection, distribution, dynamics, and stability
Sustainability and resilience
Wind power and renewable energy integration
Public policy, public management, and the policy process

Best fit for power engineers, utility professionals, transmission and distribution specialists, energy analysts, and professionals working at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and policy.

Pathway 2: Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Automotive Systems

This path is designed for students working in the automotive, mobility, electrification, or advanced manufacturing sectors. They can build a degree around hybrid electric vehicle drive systems, power electronics, propulsion systems, electric machinery, batteries, automotive systems, and controls, earning the online Hybrid Electric Drive Vehicle Certificate along the way.

This pathway may be especially useful for professionals who want to contribute to the development, testing, control, or integration of electrified vehicle systems.

Possible focus areas include:

Power electronics
Hybrid electric vehicle propulsion systems
Electric machinery and drives
Vehicle batteries and energy storage
Automotive systems and control systems

Best fit for automotive engineers, controls engineers, hybrid electric vehicle engineers, propulsion engineers, power electronics specialists, and technical professionals supporting electrification.

Pathway 3: Software-Defined Vehicles and Robust Embedded Software

This path is designed for students with a previous controls background who are interested in software-defined vehicles, embedded systems, safety-critical software, firmware, real-time systems, verification, testing, and quality assurance.

Students might combine ECE coursework with the Robust Embedded Software Graduate Certificate from Michigan Tech’s Department of Computer Science. This pathway supports professionals who want to strengthen their ability to design, test, verify, and improve embedded software systems used in vehicles, robotics, power systems, aerospace, manufacturing, and other high-reliability environments.

Possible focus areas include:

Microcontroller architecture and firmware
Hardware abstraction layers
Real-time operating systems
Model-driven development and verification
Embedded software testing and quality assurance
Hardware-in-the-loop testing, code coverage, scheduling, and trace analysis

Best fit for embedded software engineers, computer engineers, systems engineers, automotive software professionals, robotics engineers, and professionals working in safety-critical or software-defined environments.

Why Earn Your Online Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Tech?

Build a graduate degree around your career goals. Whether you want to advance in power systems, electric vehicles, embedded systems, computing, robotics, controls, renewable energy, or technical leadership, you can work with an advisor to design a plan that fits your undergraduate background, interests, and profession.
Get a respected MTU degree while studying from home. Online master's degree students enroll in the same classes and work with the same esteemed professors as do on-campus students.
Learn from leading innovators. Our electrical and computer engineering faculty have diverse research expertise in several areas: power electronics and grid cybersecurity; wireless communications and big data; renewable energy integration; and hybrid electrical vehicle control and modeling systems.

What Can You Do With a Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering?

An online MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering can help you prepare for advanced technical, applied engineering, and leadership roles across several industries. An advanced degree can also lead to higher-level management jobs and higher pay. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that engineering managers earn a median annual salary of $165,370 (US BLS, 2023).

Depending on your course plan, you can develop the knowledge, expertise, and skills for roles in a variety of fields:

Aerospace and Defense Systems
Automotive Systems
Biomedical Devices
Communications
Controls
Embedded Systems
Machine Learning and AI Applications
Power Systems
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Signal Processing and Data Analytics

Get Started on Your Online MS in ECE Degree.

Access career opportunities, leadership roles, and a better salary with your online engineering and computing degree. Take the next step on your educational journey at Michigan Tech. We are here to answer your questions and to help you succeed in your online program.