Northeastern University
MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering with Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Algorithms Concentration
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Admission Snapshot
Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field with a competitive GPA (typically 3.0+). A strong background in mathematics, programming, and signal processing is expected.
About This Program
This concentration focuses on the intersection of vision systems and AI to drive innovation in emerging technologies.
Career Outcomes
Thrive as Computer Vision Engineer in Cross-Industry AI with machine learning expertise
- 1. Machine Learning Engineer
- 2. Computer Vision Engineer
- 3. AI/ML Research Scientist
- 4. Autonomous Systems Engineer
What You'll Learn
- Design and implement machine learning models for real-world computer vision applications including object detection, image segmentation, and visual recognition
- Develop advanced algorithms for data processing, optimization, and computational efficiency in large-scale systems
- Apply deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs, transformers) to solve complex problems in perception and autonomous systems
- Conduct research and publish findings in machine learning and computer vision, with practical experience through capstone projects and co-op opportunities
Curriculum Highlights
The curriculum includes courses in machine learning, image processing, robotics sensing, and high-performance computing.
Top Employers
Top employers include Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Tesla, Amazon, NVIDIA, and JPMorgan Chase, as well as robotics and autonomous vehicle companies.
Admissions
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field with a competitive GPA (typically 3.0+). A strong background in mathematics, programming, and signal processing is expected.
Application Materials
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: 3
- Resume: Required
- Transcripts: Official transcripts required
Academic Requirements
- Degree Required: Master of Science (MS)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE typically required
- TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
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