The language of instruction is English and entry into the program requires proficiency in English.

Complete and submit your online application,(https://forms.gle/XvVSwJcqJetmUMZG9) and also upload the supporting materials via the pre-application form.

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The Master’s of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree is a 2-year program designed for working professionals or recent graduates who want to pursue an advanced degree and professional experience at the same time. The students will have the first 2 semester in their home country, with fully support from the Taiwan center (Kaohsiung). • 1st and 2nd Semesters -Global Study Center in Your Home Country or directly to your device • 3rd and 4th semesters -UMass Amherst campus in Amherst, Massachusetts

Some students have indicated a strong preference to spend more than one year in the U.S. working towards their degree and want to take most of their coursework on the UMass Amherst campus. Other students want to finish the degree as quickly as possible and have a lower overall cost. Please speak to your enrollment counselor if you are unsure which track you prefer.

The Master’s of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree is a 16-month program designed for working professionals or recent graduates who want to pursue an advanced degree and professional experience at the same time. Classes are delivered virtually at our validated Global Study Centers, with a 3-week summer residential experience on the UMass Amherst campus.

Be prepared to submit the following documents: • Passport scan/photo copy • Certified copies of all academic transcripts • Certified copy of degree certificate (if you have already graduated) • Official copy of English proficiency score (if not, please contact us)(mailto:yvonneliu@edu-fair.com?subject=UMassAmherst_Question) • Letter of recommendation from employer or academic source • Resume (not necessary) Additional documents may be requested if you are accepted into the program.

Students on the standard track will receive additional English-language training, along with career-readiness and academic success support.

Yes, this M.S. degree program, as well as the University itself, are accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Admission to the program is competitive. • English Level Students must meet a minimum English-language proficiency requirement of IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6) ; TOEFL 80 (No subscore below 18), or equivalent and should have a strong background in an undergraduate Engineering program. • GPA (Fast Track) GPA 3.0 / 70% - needs to go through subjective review; (Standard Track) GPA 3.0 / 70%

Some students have indicated a strong preference to spend more than one year in the U.S. working towards their degree and want to take most of their coursework on the UMass Amherst campus. Other students want to finish the degree as quickly as possible and have a lower overall cost. Please speak to your enrollment counselor if you are unsure which track you prefer.

You will select your study plan at orientation by speaking with your enrollment counselor.

When you graduate, your diploma and transcript from UMass Amherst will say “Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering,” the same as for students who complete the residential M.S. option.

ECE 544: Trustworthy Computing ECE 558: Intro to VLSI ECE 563: Intro Communications & Signal Processing ECE 568: Intro Computer Architecture ECE 572: Optoelectronics ECE 575: Introduction to Analog Integrated Circuit Design ECE 580: Feedback Control Systems ECE 584: Microwave Engineering I ECE 597IP: Image Processing ECE 597SI: Integrative Systems Engineering ECE 597XX: Introduction to Cryptography ECE 603: Probability & Random Process ECE 604: Linear Systems CS 514: Algorithms for Data Science CS 529: Software Engineering Project Management CS 535: Computer Architecture CS 574: Intelligent Visual Computing CS 589: Machine Learning CS 590F: Advanced Digital Forensics CS 590G: Game Programming CS 590U: Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing CS 590V: Data Visualization and Exploration CS 591A: Cellular Automata and Artificial Life CS 601: Computation Theory CS 603: Robotics CS 611: Advanced Algorithms

When you graduate, your diploma and transcript from UMass Amherst will say “Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering,” the same as for students who complete the residential M.S. option.

You will select your study plan at orientation by speaking with your enrollment counselor.

The M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering degree program gives students the tools they need to create new technologies and solve new computer engineering problems in important fields such as embedded systems, information security, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Through the M.S. ECE Live program, students have unique and exclusive opportunities to intern for leading technology companies and graduate with the necessary skills and technical knowledge needed to thrive in their careers.

Please refer to our apply site, and fully complete the pre-application to us.

Yes, qualified students will have opportunities to secure jobs and internships while in the program. Through agreements with leading international employers such as GE, Apple, and Microsoft, students have exclusive access to internship and job opportunities. M.S. ECE students apply to the internship(s) or job(s) of their choice with the assistance of M.S. ECE Live staff, and placement is determined by each employer’s discretion and availability. Students’ experiences in the program give them an unparalleled professional advantage as they continue to build their careers.

This innovative program allows you to both find or continue a job in your field while also obtaining an elite master’s degree within 16 months.

The language of instruction is English and entry into the program requires proficiency in English. Students have access to bilingual administrative support.

You should plan a total of ten to fifteen hours of work each week per course, including time spent both in as well as out of the classroom.