Programs
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:
- 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.
- Earn a grade of “B-” or better in all required and concentration area courses.
- Earn a grade of “C-” or better in all elective courses.
- Maintain overall G.P.A of 3.0 or better
- Maintain good standing with the university
- 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 units 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 units master's project or a 3-unit master's thesis to fulfill the graduation requirement. Academic officers are available to answer questions regarding the information concerning the project/thesis requirements.
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 units or an "NP" grade for unsatisfactory performance without earning credit in each semester the project is being conducted. Extra units earned for repeatedly taking the project/thesis course cannot substitute for other course requirements.
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