University of California, San Diego
MS in ECE - ML and Data Science
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Admission Snapshot
Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with coursework in programming, linear algebra, and probability/statistics.
About This Program
This program integrates computer science and engineering to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving fields of machine learning and big data analytics.
Career Outcomes
Excel as Data Scientist in Engineering AI with machine learning expertise
- 1. Machine Learning Engineer
- 2. Data Science Engineer
- 3. AI Systems Engineer
- 4. Research Scientist in ML
What You'll Learn
- Design and implement supervised/unsupervised machine learning models for data analysis.
- Optimize systems for large-scale ML training and LLM inference.
- Apply data mining techniques to extract insights from complex datasets.
- Build scalable engineering solutions for AI agents and data science pipelines.
Curriculum Highlights
The curriculum includes core courses in probability and stochastic processes, plus electives in deep learning, GPU programming, and sensing for robotics.
Top Employers
Top employers include tech companies like Google, Meta, NVIDIA, and research institutions such as national labs and AI startups.
Admissions
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with coursework in programming, linear algebra, and probability/statistics.
Application Materials
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: 3
- Resume: Required
- Transcripts: Official transcripts required
Academic Requirements
- Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
- GRE/GMAT: Optional
- TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
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