Program Overview

Master of Science degree in Robotics Engineering offers a comprehensive course of study in robotics. Research opportunities exist for students to   actively participate in the program’s research activities. The research areas include image processing, computer  vision, artificial intelligence, industrial robot manipulators, unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous ground robots, embedded systems, and microelectronics. 

Career Opportunities

Robotics Engineering graduates typically work in the robotics industry, continue their studies in doctoral programs at premier institutions.

Program of Study

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Area 1 Required: 21 Credit Hours
Take the following foundational courses
ENGR 5151G	Computer Vision 1	3
ENGR 5161G	Elements of Machine Intelligence	3
ENGR 5176G	Kinematics and Dynamics	3
ENGR 5236G	Microelectronic Circuits	3
ENGR 5238G	Introduction to Embedded Systems	3
Take two additional courses from the following list to accumulate 21 credit hours in Area 1.		6
If any of the above foundational courses were taken as undergraduate courses (U version) in the undergraduate program of study, substitute graduate level ENGR, CPSC, or MATH courses.
Any 5000+ ENGR/CPSC/MATH class with advisor approval
Area 1 Total		21
Area 2 Required: 9 Credit Hours
Must complete one of the options below.
Thesis Option
ENGR 6000	Thesis Defense
ENGR 6999	Thesis Research (Repeat to complete a total of 9 hours)
Nonthesis Option
Take one of the following two courses twice for a total of 6 hours
ENGR 6399	Graduate Research Project
ENGR 6689	Supervised Graduate Internship
Choose one of the following courses that is not applied in Area 1:
Any 5000+ ENGR/CPSC/MATH class with advisor approval
Area 2 Total		9
Total Credit Hours		30

Admission Requirements

Additional Program Requirements

There are no program specific academic regulations.