Academics / Graduate Study / MS Programs / Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Network and Communication Systems Specialization
Computer networks and communication systems are interdisciplinary fields that require state-of-the-art engineering skills to meet the requirements of future technologies. Rapid growth in cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are pushing limits on latency, bandwidth, and power, requiring innovation to meet the increasing demands on wireless communication systems. Emerging applications, such as industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities will require unprecedented investments in communication and network systems. Meanwhile, the use of smaller low-orbiting satellites is transforming the space industry, leading the way for significant innovations in global communications, autonomous navigation, smart cities, and future communication standards with 5G and beyond networks.
In this track, you will unlock the skills to build a career in key technology fields that include wireless networks, radio communications, signal processing, navigation, optical fibers and data transmission mediums, cyber security, reliability, and network protocol standards.
Recommended Courses
Core Courses
Select at least six courses from the following list:
- EE 307 Communications Systems
- EE 333 Introduction to Communication Networks
- EE 334 Fundamentals of Blockchains and Decentralization
- EE 359 Digital Signal Processing
- EE 363 Digital Filtering
- EE 378 Digital Communications
- EE 379 Lasers and Coherent Optics
- EE 380 Wireless Communications
- EE 382 Photonic Information Processing
- EE 395 Adaptive Signal Processing and Learning
- EE 422 Random Processes in Communications and Control I
- EE 424 Distributed Optimization
Elective Courses
Select up to six courses from the following list:
- CE 364, 464 Cyber-Physical Systems Design and Application
- CE 365, 465 Internet-of-Things Sensors, Systems, and Applications
- CE 366, 466 Embedded Systems
- CS 336 Design & Analysis of Algorithms
- CS 340 Introduction to Computer Networking
- CS 345 Distributed Systems
- CS 397, 497 Wireless and Mobile Health (mHealth)
- CS 397, 497 Selected Topics in Computer Networks
- CS 440 Advanced Networking
- EE 328, 428 Information Theory and Learning
- EE 374 Intro to Digital Control
- EE 410 System Theory
- EE 418 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
- EE 495 Statistical Optics