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The Department of Computer Engineering is a part of the College of Engineering and Technology, at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. It offers a program of study for its graduates who will engage in the professional practice of computer engineering as it relates to design, development, research, other engineering functions, and teaching in industry, government, or a university. It prepares students for advanced study and/or research and industry in the field of computer engineering. The Master of Science in Computer Engineering program builds a strong foundation in all aspects of the design and development of computer systems, with a specialization in a major area. Students pursue thesis research under the guidance of faculty advisers.
Applicants to the Master of Science program in Engineering must hold a university undergraduate Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. An overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.40/4.00 (or Good) in the undergraduate degree is required.
To earn the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree, the student must achieve 18 credit hours of coursework and a thesis equivalent to 18 credit hours (i.e. a total of 36 credit hours). The coursework requires a total of six 700-level courses: 3 core courses and any 3 courses from the elective group. Students can register for thesis course part 1 after finishing four 700-level courses.
The basic objectives of the Computer Engineering graduate program can be outlined as follows:
The MSc degree program intends to prepare students and graduate them with a number of abilities and skills. Learning outcomes of the MSc program include development of:
Students with Non-Computer Engineering BSc degrees of the major track of electrical, electronic, or communication BSc degrees will be offered the shown below courses as preparatory courses to their MSc. Degree
Course Code |
Course Title |
CC610 |
Operating Systems |
CC611 |
Programming Concepts and Problem Solving |
CC621 |
Computer Architectures and Microprocessors |
CC631 |
Introduction to Computer Networks |
CC641 |
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CC 721 |
Advanced Computer Architecture |
3 |
CC 731 |
Computer Networks and Security |
3 |
CC 741 |
Systems Science and Engineering |
3 |
Subtotal |
3 Courses * 3 Credit Hours |
9 |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CC 711 |
Advanced Programming Languages |
3 |
CC 712 |
Advanced Database Systems |
3 |
CC 713 |
Software Engineering |
3 |
CC 714 |
Computer Systems Security |
3 |
CC 715 |
Neural Networks Systems |
3 |
CC 716 |
Pattern Recognition |
3 |
CC 717 |
Data Mining Techniques and Applications |
3 |
CC 722 |
Advanced Digital Systems |
3 |
CC 723 |
Embedded Systems Design |
3 |
CC 725 |
VLSI System Design |
3 |
CC 727 |
Application-Specific Architectures |
3 |
CC 729 |
Computer Design and Performance Evaluation |
3 |
CC 732 |
CAD for Computer Communications Networks |
3 |
CC 733 |
Analysis and Design of Computer Networks |
3 |
CC 734 |
Network Security |
3 |
CC 735 |
Sensor Networks |
3 |
CC 737 |
Mobile, Wireless and Ad-Hoc Networks |
3 |
CC 742 |
Real-Time Systems |
3 |
CC 743 |
Data Compression and Image Processing |
3 |
CC 746 |
Multimedia Engineering |
3 |
CC 753 |
Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence |
3 |
CC 755 |
Distributed and Parallel Systems |
3 |
CC 756 |
DSP Hardware and Software System Design |
3 |
CC 757 |
Modeling and Simulation |
3 |
CC 758 |
Advanced Applications of Digital Signal Processing |
3 |
CC 759 |
Advanced Robotics |
3 |
CC 760 |
Computer Engineering Seminars |
3 |
Subtotal |
3 Courses * 3 Credit Hours |
9 |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
CC 701 |
Research Methodology (Master's Research Thesis Part 1) |
6 |
CC 702 |
Data Collection and Analysis (Master's Research Thesis Part 2) |
6 |
CC703 |
Master's Research Thesis (Part 3) |
6 |
Subtotal |
3 Parts * 6 Credit Hours |
18 |
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Total |
36 |
The minimum duration of study from the beginning of the first Master’s course registered by the student until graduation is two years, and the maximum duration for the same period is five years.
Candidates may register for the thesis in the area approved by the academic advisor and the corresponding academic department after completion of 12 credit hours (four 700 level courses).
Students must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in total; where, a minimum of 18 credit hours of course work is required in addition to the thesis in an area of interest equivalent to 18 credit hours.
Students receive a Master's degree in engineering after successfully fulfilling all the MSc. study requirements and achieving an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.