Graduate Programs

Discover innovative ways to apply electrical and computer engineering.

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A graduate degree from the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering provides you with skills that are valued in a wide range of careers in academia and industry. We offer several degree options tailored to both working engineers looking to advance their careers and to those looking to pursue a career in academia.Ìý

Research is concentrated in six areas including optics, nanostructures and bioengineering; communications, information, data and networks; computer engineering; systems and controls; electromagnetics, RF and microwaves; and power electronics.

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Meet Your Advisors

Adam SadoffÌý
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Graduate Program Lead (Professional MS, Distance and MS-EE on Coursera)
sadoff@colorado.edu

Lori Meehan
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Graduate Program Manager (PhD & Traditional MS)
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Explore your options.

The Department of Electrical,ÌýComputer and Energy Engineering offers multiple degree programs and certificates to help you meet your goals. Graduate students specialize in:

  • Learning, Information, Network, Communication &ÌýData (LINCD) Sciences
  • Systems & Controls
  • Electromagnetics, RF & Microwaves
  • Materials & Devices
  • Optics & Photonics
  • Quantum Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • Renewable Energy
Doctor of Philosophy

Contribute original research to the field as you prepare for a career in research or academia.Ìý

Certificate Programs

Explore interdisciplinary skills related to electrical, computer and energy engineering without, or simultaneous to, pursuing a full degree.

Choosing a master's program.

We offer several master's degree programs to meet your professional goals. For some FAQs on the differences between the programs, please visit our ECEE Master's Program Guide.Ìý

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Master of Science

Our traditional master’s degree, with thesis or coursework-based options.

Professional Master's

A course-based master’s option, tailored for working professionals, that does not include a thesis or research.Ìý

Dual Professional Master's

Pursue your ECEE master’s degree concurrently with a master’s in Engineering Management.

MS-EE on Coursera

The MS-EE on Coursera offers stackable graduate-level courses, graduate certificates, and a fully accredited master’s degree in electrical engineering through Coursera.

Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's

If you are current undergraduate student in ECEE at CU Â鶹ӰԺ, the Bachelor’s / Accelerated Master’s (BAM) program offers you the opportunity to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a shorter period of time.