University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The M.S. in Computer Engineering (MSCPE) program is designed to impart advanced knowledge on current and future generation computer hardware and software technologies.  The program is structured to emphasize the broad areas of Computer Architecture and Hardware Design; Computer Systems and Applications Software; and Distributed and Real-time Computer Systems.  In addition to taking graduate-level courses in one or more areas of concentration within the department, students in the MSCPE program have the opportunity to engage in research and individualized projects.

Active research areas in computer engineering include: embedded systems, robotics, computer architecture, hardware/software co-design, real-time systems, reconfigurable and high performance computing, VLSI design, Big Data, mobile and edge computing, computer networks, Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, digital signal and image processing, deep learning and machine learning algorithms, computer vision, hardware security, low-power electronics, operation and control of the Smart Grid, and others.  A full range of state-of-the-art laboratories is available, enabling faculty and students to conduct research at the cutting edge of technology.