Electrical and Computer Engineering

Our department has developed the following programs to address industry needs for students specialized in today's demanding fields.

Bachelor of Science in Computer and Cybersecurity Engineering

Master of Cybersecurity Engineering

Master of Computer Engineering in Internet of Things 

Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Control 

Master of Engineering in Wireless Communications and Computer Networks 

For more information, please contact our department at ece@iit.edu.

As part of our commitment to offering our students with the latest technologies and technical backgrounds in preparation for industry careers and academic research, the following ECE courses have been recently updated and newly introduced: 

ECE 100 Introduction to the Profession I

ECE 222 Introduction to Cybersecurity Engineering

ECE 406/504 Introduction to Wireless Communication Systems

ECE 407/408 Introduction to Computer Networks

ECE 412/512 Electric Vehicle Drives

ECE 420 Analytical Methods for Power System Economics and Cybersecurity

ECE 430/523 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices

ECE 441 Smart and Connected Embedded System Design

ECE 442/510 Internet of Things and Cyber Physical Systems

ECE 443/518 Introduction to Computer Cyber Security/Computer Cyber Security

ECE 444/543 Computer Network Security

ECE 447/501 Artificial Intelligence and Edge Computing

ECE 448/528 Application Software Design

ECE 449/590 Object-Oriented Programming and Machine Learning

ECE 473/573 Cloud Computing and Cloud Native Systems

ECE 503 5G Wireless Network: Architecture, New Radio, and Security

ECE 537 Next Generation Smart Grid

ECE 545 Modern Internet Technologies

ECE 563 Artificial Intelligence in Smart Grid

ECE 566 Machine and Deep Learning

ECE 572 Secure Machine Learning Design and Applications

ECE 586 Hardware Security and Advanced Computer Architecture

ECE 588 Hardware Acceleration for Machine Learning

Electrical and computer engineers contribute to diverse and challenging application areas. This includes problems at all scales, from nanotechnology to large-scale power grids, from miniature electronics devices to networks of billions of nodes among others. 

The Illinois Tech ECE undergraduate programs prepare students for successful careers in the corporate sector, government agencies, or for further study in graduate or professional schools, and they provide students with flexibility consistent with their interests.

Our alumni have gone on to find exciting career opportunities in everything from small to giant product development companies, manufacturers, service providers across many fields, and government agencies.

Electrical and computer engineers are instrumental in many areas including telecommunications, computer systems, energy systems, control systems, semiconductors, aerospace, health care, biomedical engineering, security, transportation, defense, and more.

Can I attain a master’s degree through an online program at Illinois Tech?

The ECE Department at Illinois Tech has been offering ABET accredited online master’s programs since the early 1980s. The online courses are the courses we teach on campus, they are the same. All the material and requirements whether you are in the classroom or watching from your computer are the same. The only difference being a face-to-face meeting with the faculty can be attained through Zoom or other forms of video conferencing.

How do I enroll in online classes?

Dr. Saniie, chair of the ECE department, will meet with students via Zoom for online advising for course and individual project selections and choice of two transfer courses. You will then receive your PIN to register for courses. Once you are admitted email Joanette Catino, catino@iit.edu to set up a Zoom appointment with Dr. Saniie.

How do I register for classes?

Once admitted you will receive email instructions on how to register. Instructions are also available on the Registrar’s website under “How to Register”: www.iit.edu/registrar/registration/how-register

How do I pay for courses?

See the Student Accounting Website for payment plans, www.iit.edu/student-accounting and email them with any questions you have sa@iit.edu

Where is the list of courses offered online for fall 2020 for the ECE Department?

All ECE 400/500-level courses are online.

To find a list of courses available for fall 2020 click here.

To see all 400-level course offerings in the ECE Department go to catalog.iit.edu//undergraduate/courses/ece/

To see all 500-level courses visit: catalog.iit.edu/graduate/courses/ece/

What times are courses offered, given the time difference? 

Courses have a scheduled time but are recorded so that students can access them at their convenience. Courses are taught via Collaborate Ultra, a secured account, that students will be provided access to through their Illinois Tech Portal. Instructors will send communications to you through Blackboard and email with instructions on how to submit homework and how exams will be conducted. The Office of Digital Recording proctor exams to ensure integrity of the test results.

How do I transfer my credits?

After you have chosen your courses for transfer credit with Dr. Saniie you will submit an e-form transfer request through the Graduate Degree Works in your Illinois Tech Portal.