Typical Time Paths for Graduate Programs In Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ph.D. - 4 years
Year 1
Fall 2 courses
Winter 2 courses
Spring Comprehensive Exam Part I
Begin Thesis Research
Year 2
Fall Thesis Research
Winter Comprehensive Exam Part II
Spring Thesis Research
Year 3
Fall Thesis Research
Winter Thesis Research
Spring Thesis Research
Year 4
Fall Thesis Research
Winter Thesis Research
Spring Write Thesis, Thesis Defense exam and complete
M.A.Sc. - 2 years
Year 1
Fall 2 courses
Winter 2 courses
Spring Begin Thesis Research
Year 2
Fall Thesis Research
Winter Thesis Research
Spring Write thesis, Thesis Defense exam and complete
M.Eng. - 8 months (courses only) or 1 year (with project)
Courses only:
Year 1
Fall 4 courses
Winter 4 courses; degree complete
Courses + Project:
Year 1
Fall 3 courses
Winter 3 courses
Spring Complete project (weight = 2 courses)