Graduate Degree & Certificate Programs
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a variety of graduate programs on campus. Programs marked (*) are also offered fully online. Please see the full list of graduate programs below.
Master's Degree Programs
Artificial Intelligence
Our innovative program and training curriculum cover AI theory, methods, and technologies. We are educating students and training professionals to develop new skills for jobs that are not yet defined, so they can join the first generation of an AI-and-autonomy workforce.
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering is a broad and emerging field that impacts drug delivery, surgery, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
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Civil Engineering
The mission of the program is to meet the advanced civil engineering educational needs of recent graduates of undergraduate engineering degree programs, practicing engineers and those non-engineering professionals wishing to redirect their career paths.
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Computer Engineering
The Master of Science with Major in Computer Engineering (MSCE) prepares students for careers in industry in various positions such as IoT Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer/Architect, Cryptographic Engineer, Network Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Application Engineer, Wireless Communications Engineer, Digital Design Engineer, and Robotics Engineer.
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Computer Science
The Master of Science with Major in Computer Science (MSCS) prepares students for careers in industry in various positions such as Software Engineer, Software Architect, Big Data Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Database Engineer, Mobile Application Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, and Senior Application Developer.
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Electrical Engineering
The department offers thesis and non-thesis options at the master's level. Students may specialize in several areas: telecommunications; digital signal processing; systems and robotics, including control systems and machine vision; electromagnetics and RF, antennas, microwave systems, EMC/EMI and HF RF circuit design; alternative energy systems, including photovoltaic and fuel cell systems; bioengineering; neural networks; and optics and photonics.
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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers design and develop everything you think of as a machine, that is mechanical or that produces power. From home appliances, power tools, bicycles and computer hard drives to air conditioning systems, car engines, planes, turbines for jets and nuclear reactors.
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Ocean Engineering
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers professional programs designed specifically for working professionals with courses offered in a flexible format that includes evenings, weekends, and online material using Canvas. Students have the option to complete the programs fully online.
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MS in Data Science and Analytics
The Master of Science with Major in Data Science and Analytics (MSDSA) aims to prepare students with the essential skill sets needed to analyze small, fast, big, massive and complex data.
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MS in Information Technology and Management
The Master of Science with Major in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) is designed for highly motivated individuals with background in information technology, information systems, data analytics, computer science and related disciplines, and prepares students for engineering and management positions.
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Minor in Business
A minor in Business is available to students pursuing a non-thesis master's degree who wish to combine technical coursework in engineering or computer science with a sequence of courses designed to provide a broad background in modern business concepts.
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Professional Master of Science with Major in Computer Science
Program exposes students to the latest advances in various areas such as deep learning, artificial intelligence, data science, advanced programming methodologies, software engineering, database systems, cybersecurity, IoT and smart systems, cloud computing, and healthcare informatics.
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Professional Master of Science with Major in Artificial Intelligence
First MS in AI in FL, this program exposes students to the latest advances in various areas such as machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, data science and applications.
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Professional Master of Science with Major in Information Technology and Management
Designed for working professionals with background in information technology, information systems, data analytics, computer science and related disciplines, this program prepares students for engineering and management positions in several areas including software engineering, information technology, database systems, data analytics, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
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Computer Engineering Ph.D.
The PhD in Computer Engineering program (PhD CE) prepares students for academic careers in higher education, for careers as research scientists at high-tech companies and research labs, and senior positions in computer engineering related fields. Topics of study include robotics and autonomous systems, network communications, vehicle technology, Internet of Things, computer systems, hardware security, VLSI, and more.
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Computer Science Ph.D.
The PhD in Computer Science program (PhD CS) prepares students for academic careers in higher education, for careers as research scientists at high-tech companies and research labs, and senior positions in computer science related fields. Topics of study include software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cryptography, machine learning and data analytics, spatial database and data mining, computer networking, cloud computing, Internet of Things and more.
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Computer Science Ph.D. (Data Science & Analytics
The PhD in Computer Science program (PhD CS) prepares students for academic careers in higher education, for careers as research scientists at high-tech companies and research labs, and senior positions in computer science related fields. Topics of study include software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cryptography, machine learning and data analytics, spatial database and data mining, computer networking, cloud computing, Internet of Things and more. Additional concentration focus on Data Science and Analytics.
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Electrical Engineering Ph.D.
The PhD in Electrical Engineering program (PhD EE) prepares students for academic careers in higher education, for careers as research scientists at high-tech companies and research labs, and senior positions in electrical engineering related fields. Topics of study include robotics and autonomous systems, wireless communications, signal processing and acoustics, renewable energy, nanotechnology, brain modeling, smart sensing, medical imaging, RF engineering, engineering applications to biomedical and health fields, and more.
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Mechanical Engineering Ph.D.
Mechanical engineers design and develop everything you think of as a machine, that is mechanical or that produces power. From home appliances, power tools, bicycles and computer hard drives to air conditioning systems, car engines, planes, turbines for jets and nuclear reactors, the profession of mechanical engineering is responsible for much of the world in which we live. The requirements for the degree include the performance of original research, the preparation of a dissertation describing this research, and systematic advanced studies in engineering and the underlying sciences.
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Ocean Engineering Ph.D.
Ocean engineers design, build, operate and maintain ships, offshore structures and a variety of ocean technologies including aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, tankers, tugboats, yachts, oil rigs, underwater robots and acoustic sonar. Ocean engineers study the oceans to determine the effects of waves, currents and the salt water environment on ships and other marine vehicles and structures and develop methods and materials to withstand wave forces and protect against corrosion. Ocean engineers are also involved in development and use of manned and remotely operated sub-surface vehicles for deep-sea exploration and resource recovery.
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Ocean Engineering Ph.D (Sustainable Infrasctructure)
Ocean engineers design, build, operate and maintain ships, offshore structures and a variety of ocean technologies including aircraft carriers, submarines, sailboats, tankers, tugboats, yachts, oil rigs, underwater robots and acoustic sonar. Ocean engineers study the oceans to determine the effects of waves, currents and the salt water environment on ships and other marine vehicles and structures and develop methods and materials to withstand wave forces and protect against corrosion.
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Transportation & Environmental Engineering Ph.D.
The Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatics Engineering offers a Ph.D. program with a focus in Transportation and Environmental Engineering that provides students with the knowledge and skills to address the great civil engineering challenges of our future in areas such as infrastructure, mobility, and environmental/water resources sustainability. Students can focus on intelligent transportation, environmental engineering, geospatial intelligence, emergency management, smart cities, structures, and materials, as well as other civil engineering aspects.
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Professional Computer Science Ph.D.
Program provides students with advanced technical expertise they need to be successful in research and technical leadership positions in the industry and the public sector. Typical paths include senior positions in computer science related fields, careers as research scientists at high-tech companies and research labs, and academic careers in higher education.
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Graduate Certificate Programs
Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate
This 12-credit certificate provides graduate students with knowledge and skills in the concepts, technologies and applications of artificial intelligence.
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Big Data Analytics Certificate
This 12-credit certificate program allows students to expand their knowledge with data analytics skills needed to analyze big and complex data.
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Biomedical Engineering Certificate
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) offers a graduate Certificate Program in Biomedical Engineering that is associated with the Florida Center for Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology. EECS administers the program in consultation with an Industry-Medical Advisory Board. This certificate program is a practice-oriented, part-time graduate program designed to assist engineers, scientists, technical professionals, and qualified senior undergraduates in the launch and/or development of their careers and to provide the technical expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.
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Corrosion Certificate
The State of Florida, because of its geographic location on the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, is especially impacted by corrosion-related issues. However, the number of engineers with special expertise in corrosion or with an advanced degree in corrosion is not on track to satisfy the need for such experts. This online certificate program requires satisfactory completion of four of five 3-credit courses, all of which are offered online.
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Cyber Security Certificate
Cybercrime related issues especially impact the State of Florida because a significant part of the state's economic development comes from tourism, international banking and high-tech industries. The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers the Cyber Security Certificate with a track in Computer Science (CS). This 12-credit certificate program allows students to expand their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the cyber security field.
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Energy Resilience
This 12-credit certificate provides graduate students with knowledge and skills in the concepts and technologies necessary to improve the efficiency and resiliency of energy generation, transmission and distribution.
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Offshore Engineering Certificate
In the U.S., there are fewer than ten programs that offer graduate degrees in ocean engineering. Recent trends and future needs point to increased demand for ocean engineers, particularly in the oil and gas industries, offshore industry and clean energy sectors. This online certificate program requires satisfactory completion of four of six 3-credit courses, all of which are offered online.
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Transportation Engineering Certificate
The graduate certificate in Transportation Engineering is open to all prospective students and industry professionals who hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
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Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate
To provide students with the knowledge necessary in this age of connected supply chains, the Department of Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) in the College of Business and the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering (CEGE) in the College of Engineering and Computer Science are offering a jointly designed certificate in Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
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