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Admissions

Tuition and Fees

Total cost per credit hour is $538.72 and is comprised of: $432.40 base tuition + $106.32 college differential. There is a student technology fee charged each semester. It is $180 in the Fall, $180 in the Spring, and no fee in the Summer. There may be additional costs, depending on the class. Additional costs are often for textbooks, supplemental course materials, and proctoring fees. Graduate students are charged a $42 per semester Graduate and Professional Students Association (GPSA) fee.

Admissions Requirements

The Master of Science in Computer Engineering with a concentration in Internet of Things (IoT) is an accelerated online program that is designed to accommodate students with an interest in computing and the emerging problems associated with IoT.  Prospective students need to have a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent program of study. This program is not subject to application deadlines, and applications may be submitted at any time before the start of the term for which the student is applying. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the required graduate coursework and achieve a grade of B or better in the required core courses. All applicants are expected to have college-level proficiency in English (reading and writing), programming, and mathematics. Applicants must have:

• Completed a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent program of study, with a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 (or equivalent) for courses in the major field of study over the last two undergraduate years.
• College-level proficiency in English (reading and writing), programming, and mathematics.  
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Statement of Purpose/Letter of Intent.
• Language Skills for International Students: International students must meet all UNM Graduate Admissions Requirements including tests for English proficiency. For more information regarding international students, please see International Students and Online Education. For international students, the minimum Graduate TOEFL Scores (Paper/Computer) are: 550/213, minimum Graduate IELTS Score: 6.5, or a Duolingo minimum score of 105. Official test results must be sent directly from ETS to the University of New Mexico (code #4845). Please refer to the ETS website for TOEFL testing options and updates.
• The GRE is no longer required for admission to ECE graduate programs. 

Application Process

Application Deadlines: Accelerated Online Programs (AOPs), such as  M.S. Computer Engineering-Applied Machine Learning and AI Systems Engineering, M.S. Computer Engineering-Internet of Things and M.S. Electrical Engineering-Space Systems are not subject to deadlines. AOP applications may be submitted at any time prior to the start of the term a student is applying for. 

To apply for the program, in the Program of Interest section within the UNM Graduate Admissions Application, answer the following:

Are you applying for an online-only program?: Yes
What program are you applying for?: Computer Engineering
What Degree Type are you applying for?: MS 
Select your Area of Interest: Internet of Things

Degree Requirements

The degree is offered as a Masters Plan III Option (course work only) program which consists of:

• A minimum of 31 hours of coursework (including ECE 590), with a minimum of 18 hours in ECE.
• At least 13 credit hours must be ECE core courses.  The remaining courses are free electives.
• A maximum of 6 hours of 400-level ECE courses, and no more than 6 hours of 400-level Non-ECE courses (400-level courses must be approved for graduate credit.  ECE 495 cannot be used for graduate credit).
• A maximum of 6 hours in "problems" courses (ECE 551 or ECE 651).
• At least 50% of required coursework must be completed after admission to the graduate program.
•  At least one credit hour, but not more than two credit hours, of graduate seminar (ECE 590).
• No more than half of the minimum required coursework hours may be taken with a single faculty member.
• No more than 6 credit hours of coursework can have a grade of C (2.0), C+ (2.33) or CR (grading option selected by student). ECE 590 is excluded from this limitation.
• The CR grading option is not allowed for ECE core courses.
• A student's cumulative GPA cannot be below 3.0. In addition, the GPA for courses presented in their program of studies cannot be below 3.0

The master of science degree consists of five required courses plus an additional six elective courses. The courses can be taken in any order and can be currently completed in as little as 18 months. 

Look for the courses in the current schedule of classes with a course comment that reads "Limited to managed online program students only."  For more information, contact the ECE Grad App Assistance team at eceadmissions@unm.edu or 505.277.2436.

Required Courses (10 credit hours):

(Syllabi links are presented for general reference and may contain some outdated material. Contact the ECE department for accurate information.)

Additional Elective Courses (21 credit hours):

Select courses from the following list, in consultation with an advisor:

Learning Outcomes

Students receiving Masters degrees in Computer Engineering with an IoT specialization will:

• Exhibit knowledge of computing fundamentals
• Demonstrate the ability to develop software and hardware components with applications in the Internet of Things