SJSU Catalog

Computer Engineering

MS - Computer Engineering

Requirements for Admission to Classified Standing

In addition to meeting requirements for admission to Graduate Division outlined in the Admissions section of this catalog, a student must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in computer engineering and a grade point average of 3.0 (last 60 upper division technical units) or better from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited computer engineering program.

Requirements for Admission to Conditionally Classified Standing

Applicants who do not have a baccalaureate degree in computer engineering but who meet university requirements for graduate admission and whose academic records or professional achievements give promise of satisfactory performance in graduate study in computer engineering may be admitted to conditionally classified standing. Applicants whose bachelor's degrees are not in computer engineering will be required to take additional courses which will not be counted in the graduate degree program for the MS - Computer Engineering. GRE General Test is required for those who do not have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the United States or Canada.

Program of Study

During the first semester of attendance the student must contact the graduate advisor. The graduate advisor and the student will prepare a study plan that the student will follow.

Completing Requirements for the MS - Computer Engineering

To meet the requirements for the MS - Computer Engineering, a student must complete 30 units of 200-level courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. No undergraduate course counts towards the master's degree unless approved by the graduate advisor. At least 24 units must be 200-level computer engineering courses. Either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (without thesis) may be chosen. Minimum requirements for each are:

Course Requirements
Plan A (with Thesis)			30
Common Core		6
Area of Specialization and Approved Electives		18
Thesis		6
Plan B (without Thesis)			30
Common Core		6
Area of Specialization and Approved Electives		18-21
Graduate Project		3-6
Total Units:			30

Students may further strengthen their degree by adding internships (CMPE 298I) to their program of study.

University Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, each student must satisfy all university requirements and procedures as stated in this catalog.

Competency in Written English for Graduate Students

The University requires that all graduate students demonstrate competency in written English as a condition for advancement to candidacy. Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled “Competency in Written English” for details. For graduate courses that meet the competency in written English requirement, please refer to the Graduate Studies and Research website at www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies.