Accelerated Combined Degrees
The accelerated combined degree program allows students to complete two degrees in just five academic years.
- BS in Computer Engineering
- MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Students receive the same benefits of both curriculums and move seamlessly from the undergraduate program to graduate studies. You will save time and money, as well as jump-start your career.
Admission Requirements
SIUE undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Major in Computer Engineering
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA in all engineering, math, and physical science courses
- Be within 32 credit hours of bachelor’s degree completion at intended entry term.
How to Apply
- Consult with your academic advisor and/or the Graduate Program Director of your program of interest to discuss which graduate-level courses are appropriate for you to enroll in if you are accepted to the program.
- Submit a graduate admission application to the program following the student instructions.
- Select the "SIUE Undergraduate to Graduate Student" option from the student type list within the application.
- Complete the Plan of Study information detailing which graduate courses you plan to take and the semesters you plan to take them.
- Enter your undergraduate academic advisor's name and email address within the recommendation requirement so they can review your Plan of Study.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at graduateadmissions@siue.edu with questions regarding the application process.
Sample Curriculum
The accelerated master’s in electrical and computer engineering requires that students complete nine credit hours of approved graduate courses during the undergraduate senior year. These credit hours are shared and apply to both the BS in computer engineering and the MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) ECE 404 ECE Design
(3) CS 314 Operating Systems
(3) ECE/CS Elective II – shared credit
(3) ECE/CS Elective III – shared credit
(3) Breadth Info & Communication in Society (BICS)
(0-2) Health Experience
15-17 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) ECE 405 ECE Design Laboratory
(3) ECE/CS Elective IV – shared credit
(3) CS 340 Algorithms and Data Structures
(3) IE 345 Engineering Economic Analysis
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies/Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education Experience (IS, EREG)
15 - Total Credits
Graduate Year (Fall Semester)
Choose thesis (ECE 599) or non-thesis option which requires electives and a research project.
(3) ECE 510 Engineering Research Methods
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE 599 Master’s Thesis
12 – Total Credits
Graduate Year (Spring Semester)
Choose thesis (ECE 599) or non-thesis option which requires electives and a research project.
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE Grad Elective
(3) ECE 599 Master’s Thesis
12 – Total Credits
See the graduate catalog for electrical and computer engineering (ECE) course descriptions.
Please review the academic policy for program requirements and restrictions.
