The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's Master of Science and Master of Engineering programs are not the same. Each program has its own requirements and options.
The M.S. Program:
- is administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering;
- is applied for through the UMD Graduate School, whose requirements applicants must meet;
- does not require applicants to take the GRE;
- offers the option to conduct research and write a thesis, although not required;
- is on-campus only; and
- is designed to prepare students for Ph.D. studies or a career in academia, industry or government.
The M.Eng. Program:
- is administered by the Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering (MAGE) office;
- is applied through the UMD Graduate School, whose requirements applicants must meet;
- is designed with the working engineer in mind;
- does not require or include research and a thesis;
- does not require applicants to take the GRE;
- may be completed on-campus, online, or a combination of both; and
- is designed to help students advance their careers, broaden or refresh their skills, and meet the current needs of industry and government.
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