The master's program prepares computer engineers to successfully make the hardware-software design trade-offs inherent to computing today. The rapid development of computer hardware and software in the last decade has created a demand for engineers who are not only knowledgeable in both these areas, but who also understand their interaction. The fields of embedded computer system design and computer networks are based squarely on this knowledge.

This program prepares its graduates to successfully handle problems requiring in-depth knowledge of both computer hardware and software, and more important, their interaction. Students may concentrate in microprocessor-based systems, parallel computing systems, computer networking, VLSI system design, or machine vision systems. All applicants must submit GRE scores. International students must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (pencil and paper) and (213 computer-based).