About the course

The degree is intended for students who want to get broader knowledge in ECE. The MS degree students have three study options: 1) course only: take ten courses beyond their BS degree and pass a Master Comprehensive Exam, 2) project: take nine courses beyond the BS degree and do a master project with an ECE faculty mentor, and 3) thesis: take eight courses beyond the BS degree and do a master thesis with an ECE faculty advisor. The MS thesis option is intended for students who want the opportunity to develop research expertise in a specific ECE area. For this option, students must do research under direct advising by an ECE faculty member in their chosen area of specialization, write and defend an original thesis. ECE faculty support University centers such as the Applied Research Center, the Frank Reidy Center of Bioelectrics, and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center Additional research facilities in the Hampton Roads area with ECE faculty collaboration include National Institute of Aerospace, NASA Langley Research Center and Jefferson Lab Offers opportunities for advanced course work as well as challenging research projects to prepare students for leadership roles in engineering careers with industry, government, research organizations, or educational institutions Stresses both theoretical and practical aspects of Electrical and Computer Engineering by combining the teaching and research expertise of the ECE faculty with additional research resources in the Hampton Roads area through department labs and university centers/institutes Faculty are very active in conducting cutting-edge research projects which provide both research experiences and financial support for qualified graduate students The ECE department has research laboratories focusing on Applied Plasma Technology, Cybersecurity, Communications and Networking Innovation, Microelectronics and Thin Film Devices, Medical Imaging, Diagnosis, and Analysis, Power Research, Systems Analysis of Metabolic Physiology, Systems Research, Virginia Institute for Photovoltaics, and Vision Lab. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Norfolk
Summer (May), 2024	Norfolk
Fall (September), 2024	Norfolk
Spring (January), 2025	Norfolk
Summer (May), 2025	Norfolk
Fall (September), 2025	Norfolk
Spring (January), 2026	Norfolk
Summer (May), 2026	Norfolk

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Old Dominion University

Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree. All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL Paper-Based - 550. IELTS - 6.5. GPA of 2.8.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Old Dominion University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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