The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Bachelor's + Master's (B + M) program allows current students enrolled in upper division courses to get a head-start on their master's degree. Students admitted into the B + M program are able to take up to 20 credit hours of approved 500-level coursework as an undergraduate, at an undergraduate tuition rate (postbaccalaureate students will be charged graduate tuition rates per PSU policy), and apply the credits toward their undergraduate and graduate degrees..
This fast-track option allows top students to earn both degrees in less time than pursuing the programs separately, saving time and money while gaining advanced expertise in cutting-edge technologies. Graduates who enter the profession with master’s degrees start with considerably higher salaries and are eligible for more advanced positions.
Admission Requirements
B + M students are not automatically admitted to the Electrical & Computer Engineering Master’s program and must still apply when they are close to finishing their undergraduate program.
To be admitted to the B + M program, undergraduate applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have at least a 3.3 institutional (PSU) GPA
- Have completed at least 16 credits of upper division Electrical & Computer Engineering courses with a 3.3 GPA in these courses
Continuation Criteria
To remain eligible for the B + M Program, admitted students must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain an institutional PSU GPA of at least 3.3
- Earn at least a B in all graduate classes that are shared between your bachelor’s and master’s programs
Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and students are notified of an admission decision within two weeks of submission.
Application Process
- Apply for admission to the B + M program after completion of 16 credits of 300-level EE or ECE courses.
- Admitted students must then get approval from the ECE Undergraduate Faculty Advisor to enroll in 500-level courses that are appropriate for their BS degree and eventual MS Track. The ECE Undergraduate Faculty Advisor will serve as their advisor until their bachelor’s degree is complete.
- Apply for ECE Master’s program during senior year of the bachelor’s program. The application fee and recommendation requirement are waived for ECE B + M students.
- In the PSU graduate application, Program Selection section, select the following:
- College: Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science
- Select program of study: Electrical and Computer Engineering, B + M
- Only the start terms that are available for this program will display.
Contact
If you have questions about the program, contact eceinfo@pdx.edu.
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