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and mindset. The next section briefly describes the two master’s programs followed by a section
describing the objectives of the capstone course.
Description of MSEE and MSCE Programs
Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program allows a
student to build on their engineering expertise. The program provides an in-depth understanding
of modern systems design for emerging and evolving electrical engineering technologies. In the
program, students have an opportunity to be deeply involved in advanced design projects
including digital, spread-spectrum and space communications, CMOS circuitry and computer
architectures. Students can develop essential project management and leadership skills designed
to give them a competitive edge and be helpful in senior-level engineering responsibilities. The
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree is focused on providing an overview of
industry-relevant technologies for those who aspire to work in electrical engineering.
Similarly, the Master of Science in Computer Engineering program emphasizes effective
optimization of computer systems within organizations strengthening their competitive
advantage, as well as motivating and leading workers responsible for the technological advances.
The program attempts to maintain and give students a competitive edge in industry and
commerce making creative scientific and engineering advances as well as producing high quality
products.
Twelve core courses each for the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs are
shown in Table 1, where each program requires the successful completion of an 11-week
capstone course. With this short overview of the master’s programs, more details about capstone
course and its objectives are described next.
Capstone Course Description and Objectives
The capstone course provides the student an opportunity to integrate skills developed throughout
the Master’s program by completing a project or study that focuses on a technical problem or
current issue in engineering. The students must: define the problem or opportunity, identify
constraints, complete an analysis, prepare and deliver a professional report, and prepare and
deliver a professional presentation.
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2016
and mindset. The next section briefly describes the two master’s programs followed by a section
describing the objectives of the capstone course.
Description of MSEE and MSCE Programs
Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program allows a
student to build on their engineering expertise. The program provides an in-depth understanding
of modern systems design for emerging and evolving electrical engineering technologies. In the
program, students have an opportunity to be deeply involved in advanced design projects
including digital, spread-spectrum and space communications, CMOS circuitry and computer
architectures. Students can develop essential project management and leadership skills designed
to give them a competitive edge and be helpful in senior-level engineering responsibilities. The
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree is focused on providing an overview of
industry-relevant technologies for those who aspire to work in electrical engineering.
Similarly, the Master of Science in Computer Engineering program emphasizes effective
optimization of computer systems within organizations strengthening their competitive
advantage, as well as motivating and leading workers responsible for the technological advances.
The program attempts to maintain and give students a competitive edge in industry and
commerce making creative scientific and engineering advances as well as producing high quality
products.
Twelve core courses each for the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs are
shown in Table 1, where each program requires the successful completion of an 11-week
capstone course. With this short overview of the master’s programs, more details about capstone
course and its objectives are described next.
Capstone Course Description and Objectives
The capstone course provides the student an opportunity to integrate skills developed throughout
the Master’s program by completing a project or study that focuses on a technical problem or
current issue in engineering. The students must: define the problem or opportunity, identify
constraints, complete an analysis, prepare and deliver a professional report, and prepare and
deliver a professional presentation.
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2016
