Bachelor of Science/Master of Science (BS/MS) Combined Program
Students enrolled in the combined BS/MS program have distinct application requirements due to the integrated nature of their study program. After satisfying these specific conditions, BS/MS students must also adhere to the general M.S. program requirements presented in subsequent sections.
The distinct conditions and requirements for students in the combined BS/MS program include:
- MS Credit Requirements: The overall credit requirements for the MS degree for BS/MS students are identical to those for regular Electrical and Computer Engineering MS students, including:
- Thesis option: 24 credits of coursework, 6 credits of Research in ECE, plus the master’s thesis.
- Non-thesis option: 30 credits of coursework plus the master’s technical paper.
- Utilizing Undergraduate Credits for MS Degree: BS/MS students are eligible to use up to a maximum of 12 undergraduate credits towards their 30 MS credits. The eligible undergraduate credits are those that have not been used towards their undergraduate degree (including for the residency requirement) and must appear as “unused” credits within the Degree Navigator. Note that not all undergraduate courses are eligible to be counted towards the MS degree, even if they appear unused in the Degree Navigator. All BS/MS students are encouraged to reach out to the Graduate Program Office for planning for transfer courses to avoid surprises.
- Completion of BS Degree and Permission for Graduate Courses: While students admitted into the BS/MS program can start taking graduate courses, they must first complete their BS degree requirements and obtain the BS degree before being formally recognized as MS students. If the students wish to enroll in graduate courses before completing their BS degree, permission must be obtained from the Graduate Program Office