Programs
Purpose
The master's degree
programs in the School of Engineering are designed for
students who intend to become professional engineers in the
high-technology electronics or computer industry, as well as
for those who desire a modern, general education based on the
problems and the promises of a technological society. The
environment in which students are educated is as important in
shaping their future as their classroom experiences. The
School of Engineering offers a friendly atmosphere and a
variety of academic programs that have made CSBU engineering
graduates highly valued in high-tech firms and the Bay Area
communities.
Faculty
All CSBU engineering
faculty members possess the following qualities: advanced
degrees earned in engineering and science disciplines,
high-tech work experiences, and enthusiasm in teaching and
helping the students. Engineering is not a homogeneous
discipline; it requires many special talents. Some faculty
members in the School are goal-oriented designers, concerned
with teaching students how to solve problems -- how to
synthesize relevant information and ideas and apply them in a
creative, feasible design. Other engineering faculty members
function more typically as method-oriented scientists, using
the techniques of their disciplines in their teaching and
research to investigate various natural and artificial
phenomena.
Objectives
To provide each student a
goal-oriented education by tailoring each student's study plan
based on the student's background and interests.
To provide in-depth
professional training in a range of state-of-the-art specialty
areas in electrical engineering, computer systems engineering,
and computer science, equipping the student with both a
theoretical background and practical experience in these
disciplines.
To provide relevant
laboratory experience throughout each program as an integral
part of the education, emphasizing extensive use of simulation
and hands-on practice in the learning process.
To nurture a learning
environment which leads to professional values recognizing
high quality and integrity in truly complete engineers.
To provide further
advanced training and professional development for graduate
students who wish to practice their profession with increased
competence.
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 36
credits of graduate-level course work are required for all
master's degree programs.
Additional coursework may be required for a student
whose undergraduate degree program was in a Discipline other
than that of the master's degree program.
In each master
degree engineering program, there are four categories of
course requirements:
1.
Required graduate courses
2.
Area of Concentration courses
3.
Courses for breadth of study
4.
Advanced electives
The following are
required for graduation:
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A graduate student
entered with under graduate deficiencies must clear the
deficiencies in the first few semesters after joining CSBU.
The student may clear a subject by either taking the course
and earning a passing grade or passing a proficiency exam on
the subject.
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Earn a grade of "B-" or better in all required and
concentration area courses.
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Earn a grade of "C-" or better in all elective courses.
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Maintain overall G.P.A of 3.0 or better
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Maintain good standing with the university
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The student is approved to graduate after filing a
petition for graduation courses numbered in 500's and above
are graduate courses.
CONCENTRATION AREA
AND CAREER PLANNING
All graduate
students pursuing engineering degrees at CSBU are advised to
plan for their studies and choose a concentration area early.
Upon completing 12 credits in graduate course work, the
student must choose a concentration area. Academic counselors
are on-hand to assist the students to make their study plans
and assess the technology trend and job market. The students
are encouraged to utilize the online e-career center and work
when they are ready for such a pursuit.
MASTER'S
PROJECT/THESIS
Master's degree
students interested in research
and development work may choose to take a 3 credits
master's project or a 6-unit master's thesis to fulfill the
requirement in either the concentration area or elective
course work. The information packages concerning the
project/thesis requirements and guidance are distributed to
the enrolled students in the project/thesis orientation
workshops held twice each semester. The information is also
posted on CSBU's website in the CSBU online service center.
ADVISOR
A faculty member
serves as the project/thesis advisor to offer guidance to the
student. The master's thesis course may be registered as a
two-part course, taking a total of two semesters to complete.
A student unable to complete the project/thesis in the
semester he/she is enrolled in the course is required to
continue to enroll in the course the following semester until
completion of the project or thesis. The student receives
either an "s" or letter grade for satisfactory performance and
earns the credits or an "NP" grade for unsatisfactory
performance without earning credit in each semester the
project is being conducted. Extra credits earned for
repeatedly taking the project/thesis course cannot substitute
for other course requirements.
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