Research degree comprised of advanced technical coursework and a thesis (MS) in a chosen discipline. Professional Interests: Research or technology development in industry or government. Ideal Candidates: Seeking a career in a research environment or want to use a master's program as preparation to apply for a doctoral program Interested in working in areas such as technology development and product design Willing to work in interdisciplinary research groups to gain practical research skills Interested in co-authoring published research and presenting to professional peers The information below is a summary of the formal degree requirements for the three MS in ECE curriculum pathways, the Coursework MS, the Project MS, and the Thesis MS. The large majority of students pursuing a Master of Science in ECE will pursue the Coursework MS degree. Degree Requirements - Coursework MS Coursework Requirements (30 units total): 12 units of ECE Graduate-Level Coursework 6 units of Approved Graduate-Level Technical Electives from Engineering (including ECE), Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or Natural Science, or other courses approved by the faculty 12 units of Approved Electives chosen to provide a coherent program of study