Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The College of Engineering (CoE) offers the Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEngECE) program at Abu Dhabi University. The college also offers a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program (MSECE). The MEngECE responds to regional and international market demand for engineers with a unique blend of advanced Electrical and Computer Engineering and Engineering Management backgrounds, thus preparing the ECE project managers and industrial leaders of tomorrow. The MEngECE program has seven technical courses and three engineering management courses. Students are also expected to complete a capstone project in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering project management. The program accepts students with bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields. Students who lack the necessary background in certain topics, as per their undergraduate transcript, may be admitted conditionally. Such students will need to take some undergraduate level courses as remedial courses or pass challenge exams as determined by the Program Director.

The Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering paves the way for advancement in professional practice. Graduates of the program are ready to tackle complex problems in the areas of microelectronics, communications and networking, power and renewable energy, embedded systems, robotics, the Internet of Things, machine learning, signal processing, and Electrical and Computer Engineering management. The graduates achieve the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed to innovate in today and tomorrow’s world where innovation, technology, communication, and energy are the driving forces for economic growth and prosperity. Moreover, they also receive the advanced business training required to successfully manage the large scale and complex projects of today. The program is designed with a schedule that minimizes disruption of work commitments.

Career Opportunities

• Electrical Engineering project managers working in the area of smart, sustainable, and renewable energy systems for the government or private sector
• Power engineering project managers working on the generation, transmission, and the distribution of electrical power for consultants, contractors, power plants, factories, airports, or the oil and gas industry
• Microelectronics project managers who deal with design and micro-fabrication of tiny electronic circuit components
• Telecommunications project managers for international communication companies such as Etisalat, DU, Atlas, … etc
• Project managers in high-tech telecommunication, oil companies, or the government
• Project managers leading applications designers and developers in a wide range of companies and government institutions
• Project managers for smart systems designers and developers in high-tech companies
• Networking and security managers who develop and manage secure network systems for businesses and organizations
• Consultants who plan, coordinate, and recommend software and system choices to meet the organization’s business requirements
• Senior technical solutions account managers for high-tech contractors such as Google, Microsoft, Oracle, and Cisco

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

• Apply current techniques, skills, and necessary tools in Electrical and Computer Engineering practices
• Develop focused knowledge in areas of specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Formulate, analyze and solve problems within the discipline
• Develop critical thinking, problem investigation, design, and research skills
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Recognize the social and ethical responsibilities of a professional working in the discipline
• Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning
• Function effectively in teams to accomplish common goals

This program has been introduced at Abu Dhabi University in response to UAE market needs and is aligned with Abu Dhabi Vision 2030. It also comes at the perfect time to serve the innovation movement in the country and the march towards smart cities with smart services in the area of education, health, government, industry, and business