The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (AMSRFIC) features a comprehensive set of courses related to analog, mixed-signal, and radiofrequency integrated circuits with a wide range of applications in wireless and wired communications, autonomous systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence, medical electronics, biomedical implants, controls, sensing, and imaging.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
- This program requires completion of 28 units of coursework
- Thesis option and Directed Research (research without thesis) may be requested after completing first semester. Thesis option is not guaranteed
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Fall | December 15 (Scholarship consideration)
January 15 (Final deadline) |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the Master of Science program in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Analog, Mixed Signal, & Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits must have a bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree. Most applicants have degrees in engineering or closely related fields.
Applicants without a bachelor's degree in a directly related field may still be considered if they have completed and demonstrated strong proficiency in the following coursework (or equivalent):
This is not an exhaustive list. Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Optional)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2026 applications.
The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition
TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
Use the link below to download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 28 Unit Program
2025 First Destinations Survey - Outcomes*
Alumni Employment - 2025*
Companies & Job Titles (multiple positions may be listed)
Average Reported Salary: None Submitted
- Infineon Technologies - Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer
Previous Years
- 2025 is the first year with employment data
Additional career outcomes information can be found on our general MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering page.
Internships (2025)**
Total No. of Internships: 6
Omnivision; Skyworks Solutions Inc.; Texas Instruments Incorporated
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* Information is based on a voluntary survey and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive view of the 2025 graduating class.
** Internship data is from CPT internships done by our international student population.
This program is not available through DEN. For a full list of the 40+ engineering graduate programs available online, please visit Online DEN@Viterbi Offerings.
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