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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Colorado Boulder
Top 20 Engineering School
Earn the same accredited degree as students on campus. Ranking
Finish in 12 months
30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 4–6 hours per week per course
$20,010 USD total cost
Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees
Performance-based admissions
Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background
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Pre-recorded lectures, rigorous assignments, and connection with instructors and peers
Careers
Get ready for high-level career opportunities
Accelerate your career and prepare for the future of electrical and computer engineering with CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering offering focus areas in embedded systems, power electronics, and photonics and optics.
Elevated learning, available only at the master's level, is necessary for advancing your career in electrical and computer engineering. There is increased demand for semiconductors which necessitates returning integrated circuit design, GPU, and manufacturing to the U.S.
The new digital economy, machine learning, and AI technologies depend on super-fast next-generation microprocessors that require electrical and computer engineers to drive innovation.
The MS-ECE on Coursera prepares you for engineering roles in rapidly growing industries such as technology for climate solutions, IoT, robotics, computer hardware/software, semiconductor machine learning, and much more.
Job availability and stability
Electrical engineering jobs are hot
High earnings potential
See yourself working at a top company
Enrollment for the Summer 2 2025 session is open!
- Classes start: June 30 (9 a.m. MT)
- Enrollment closes: July 18 (5 p.m. MT)
- Classes end: August 1 (11:59 p.m. MT)
All newly admitted and current Master of Science – Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) students, both degree and non-degree seeking, will have their degree program name updated to Master of Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE) starting Fall 2025 onward.
Upcoming events
- July 10: Be Boulder: Earning an Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder - Register here
- August 6: MS-ECE on Coursera: Get Ready for Fall - Register here
Additional resources
Questions? Email us at msee-mooc@colorado.edu.