Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Program Code: E-EGR-ECE
Degree Designation: Master of Engineering
Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Website: ece.duke.edu/masters/degrees/meng

Program Summary

The Duke ECE Master of Engineering degree provides a unique combination of advantages:

• Interdisciplinary training that develops technical knowledge plus business skills

• Flexible curriculum oriented around high-demand fields

• Industry internship plus professional development support

• Excellent career outcomes, and a global alumni network

Academic Requirements

At least 30 credits total to complete the degree.

• Core (2 courses)

  • MENG 540

  • MENG 570

• Internship/Project (2 courses)

  • MENG 550

  • MENG 551

• Required Course (1 course)

  • ECE 701S

• Choose 1 Curricular Track (8 courses)

  • Computer Hardware Engineering Track

    • At least three courses in computer architecture and digital system design

    • At least one course in applications of hardware

    • At least two courses in hardware/software interface

    • At least one programming course

    • At least one elective (A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students on the program webpage and the Stellic degree audit site.)

  • Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence Track

    • At least one course in programming

    • Two foundational courses for machine learning

    • At least one course in data engineering

    • At least one course in deep learning

    • Two graduate level ML/AI elective courses

    • At least one elective (A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students on the program webpage and the Stellic degree audit site.)

  • Quantum Hardware/Software Track

    • At least two core quantum courses

    • At least two computer engineering courses

    • At least two quantum hardware courses

    • At least one quantum elective course

    • At least one elective (A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students on the program webpage and the Stellic degree audit site.)

  • Software Engineering Track

    • At least two courses in programming/software engineering core

    • At least one course in computer architecture

    • At least two courses in systems

    • At least two additional graduate level computing courses

    • At least one elective (A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students on the program webpage and the Stellic degree audit site.)

  • Semiconductor Technology Track

    • At least two courses in fundamental science

    • At least two courses in devices

    • At least two courses in circuits

    • At least two electives (A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students on the program webpage and the Stellic degree audit site.)