The Master of Science in Engineering in Embedded Systems (EMBS) spans the core topics of embedded control, real-time operating systems, model-based design and verification, and implementation of embedded systems. This program is offered jointly by Computer and Information Science and Electrical and Systems Engineering and is integrated with the PRECISE Center for Research in Embedded Systems. The program is ideally suited for students with either computer science or electrical engineering academic backgrounds who wish to pursue industrial jobs in automotive, aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics, as well as for practicing engineers in the embedded systems industry who want to gain knowledge in state-of-the-art tools and theories.
Course Information
University
University Of Pennsylvania
School / College
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Course Duration
2 Years
Class Size
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University Ranking
2015 US News Rank : 5
Financials
Tuition Fees
1 Course Unit = $5,365 ($4,990 Tuition + $291 General Fee + $84 Technology Fee)
2 Course Units = $10,730 ($4,990 Tuition x 2 + $582 General Fee + $168 Technology Fee)
3 Course Units = $16,470 ($4,990 Tuition x 3 + $1,164 General Fee + $336 Technology Fee)
4 Course Units = $21,460 ($4,990 Tuition x 4 + $1,164 General Fee + $336 Technology Fee)
5 Course Units = $26,450 ($4,990 Tuition x 5 + $1,164 General Fee + $336 Technology Fee)
Cost of Living
$26,000 – $27,500
Scholarships
Due to limited resources, master’s candidates are typically not provided fellowship or research support. You should not count on getting financial assistance, beyond loans, if you join our department as a master’s student.
Course Details
Course Structure
The Embedded Systems degree requires completion of ten courses/credits – Four core courses and Six electives.
International Exchange & Double Degrees
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Internships
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Requirements
Research & Technical Papers
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Text / Exam Scores
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required by all programs.
International Applicants must meet the TOEFL or IELTS requirement.
Work Experience
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Recommendations
Two official letters of recommendation: one must be from a faculty member who is familiar with the candidate’s scholarly abilities (the only exception is the doctoral program in CIS for which applicants must submit three letters of recommendation).
Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.
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Application Details
Universtiy Contact
Application Deadlines
Application Cycle Deadlines for Fall:
November 15
May 15 (for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Only)
The deadline to apply for Spring is November 1.
To ensure international applicants have enough time to apply for student visas, all international applicants must submit their full and complete application by March 15.
Course Start Date
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Careers & Employment News
Employment Services
Application Requirements:
1. Biographical information (which is submitted through the online application). a personal statement.
2. Two official letters of recommendation: one must be from a faculty member who is familiar with the candidate’s scholarly abilities (the only exception is the doctoral program in CIS for which applicants must submit three [3] letters of recommendation).
3. One official transcript from each university or college attended.
4. non-refundable application fee of $80. This payment must be submitted with the online application.
5. Official score report for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – required by all programs. In addition to the GRE, all International Applicants must meet the TOEFL or IELTS requirement indicated below. The institution code to use for the GRE exam is 2888.
All applications for Penn Engineering graduate programs are submitted online.
Employment Stats
The Career Office helps students define their career goals and learn how to achieve them through counseling sessions, workshops, alumni networks, a large career resource library and on-line information. Career Services also establishes and promotes contact between employers, graduate/professional schools and the University, and hosts employer interviews through the on-campus recruiting program.
1. Spring Career Fair
2. Not-For-Profit Philadelphia Career Fair
3. All Ivy Enviornmental Career Fair
4. Education and Social Services Career Day
5. Nonprofit and Government Career Fair
Career Events
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Top Recruiters
1. On-Campus Recruiting (OCR)
2. Penn Career Fairs
3. Other Career Fairs
4. Researching Employers
5. Interviewing
Campus & Alumni Community
- Accenture
- Ahnlab, Inc.
- Analog Devices, Inc.
- Arkema, Inc
- Barron Associates
- The Boeing Company
- HOLTEC International
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
- Emergentviews, Inc.
- Ericsson Radio Access AB
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- General Motors Company
- Gentis, Inc.
- Google, Inc.
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How to Apply
Under Graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering is required for this course.