Electrical and Computer Engineering

These lists are provided as a guide to our course offerings. They do not guarantee that any class will be offered. Semester offerings are subject to change at any time based on instructor availability and enrollment. You can view current course offerings for upcoming semesters by viewing the University of Utah General Catalog & Class Schedules for the appropriate semester.

Where a course has both a 5000- and 6000-level number, the 5000- level version is intended for undergraduates and the 6000- level version for honors and graduate students. A course taken for 5000- level credit cannot be taken again for 6000- level credit. 5000- level courses cross-listed at the 6000- level are indicated with an asterisk (*)

These lists are provided as a guide to our course offerings. They do not guarantee that any class will be offered. Semester offerings are subject to change at any time based on instructor availability and enrollment. You can view current course offerings for upcoming semesters by viewing the University of Utah General Catalog & Class Schedules for the appropriate semester.

For purely online, register for the 090 Section. Some courses are offered via Zoom and are listed as Synchronous Remote (formally Interactive Video Content or IVC). Courses such as ECE 6950 Special Study and ECE 6970/7970 Thesis Research require graduate advisor approval before registering.

Although these courses are not from the ECE department, they are offered for students who are interested in business but do not want the time-commitment of a full MBA degree. Students can complete any number of these courses or the all of them for the full certificate and can use on their Program of Study (The first 6 ENGIN credits can be used toward the required 18 ECE credits, additional ENGIN courses will then be considered allied credits).

ENGIN 6020 – Emerging Tech & Engineering Entrepreneurship (3.0) Fall
ENGIN 6030 – Patent Law & Strategy (3.0) Spring
ENGIN 6790 – The Business of Entrepreneurship (3.0) Spring
ENGIN 6791 – Launching Tech Ventures (3.0) Fall
ENGIN 6960 – Writing and Communications (3.0) Varies

Read more about the Engineering Entrepreneurship Certificate benefits and requirements.

Although these courses are not from the ECE department, they are offered for students who are preparing for and to make advancements in industry. This is another option for students interested in business but do not want the time-commitment of a full MBA degree. Students can complete any number of these courses or the all of them for the full certificate and they can apply on a student’s Program of Study as part of the 12 allied credits.

MST 6200 – Professional Development for Scientist and Engineers (3.0) Fall
MST 6210 – Operations & Project Management (3.0) Spring
MST 6110 – Business Development for Scientist and Engineers (3.0) Summer
MST 6500 – Currently under re-development

Read more about the Professional Development Courses.

Full Professional Development Certificate from the Masters in Science and Technology COMING SUMMER 2025!

Although these courses are not from the ECE department, they are offered by the Center for Teaching & Learning for students who are interested in teaching in higher education. Highly recommended for PhD candidates looking to pursue a future career in academia. Students can complete any number of these courses or the all of them for the full certificate and they can apply on a student’s Program of Study as part of the 12 allied credits.

CTLE 6000 – Teaching in Higher Education (3.0) Spring
CTLE 6200 – Equitable Teaching in Higher Education (3.0) Spring
CTLE 6510 – Cyber Pedagogy (3.0) Spring
CTLE 6520 – Advanced Cyber Pedagogy (3.0) Spring
CTLE 6800 – Teaching Practicum in Higher Education (3.0) Spring