• The Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering (MECE) degree is a non-thesis degree program offered through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice.
  •  It's intended primarily for students who wish to strengthen their academic background through three or four semesters of additional coursework.
  • The MECE program is a bridge to industry, designed to provide advanced learning and training in the applied aspects of ECE technology beyond the typical undergraduate electrical and computer engineering degree program.
  • Students are admitted to the MECE degree program in the fall semester. 
  • The majority of MECE students complete the program in three major semesters (fall, spring, fall) with the summer reserved for internship opportunities. 
  • MECE students consult with an academic advisor on the MECE committee each semester in order to identify and clearly document their individual curricular requirements or degree plan to be followed.
  • Upon matriculation, the MECE is assigned a faculty advisor in their primary area of interest. The advisor will counsel the student in developing a degree plan consistent with the student’s career objectives.
  • The MECE may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis. Students must maintain continuous program enrollment and involvement unless granted an official leave of absence.