1. Educate and train MEng graduates with the advanced level academic background and practical engineering experience necessary to function as computer engineering and computer science professionals in a modern, ever-changing world
2. Produce graduates who demonstrate competence by being selected for employment by industrial, academic, or government entities, or pursue further professional/graduate studies
3. Provide our graduates with the foundation for the development of a successful career and with the understanding that life-long learning is necessary to this development
4. Ensure that our graduates understand the broad social, ethical, and professional issues of contemporary engineering practice

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the field of computer engineering and computer science
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data in the field of computer engineering and computer science
3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability in the field of computer engineering and computer science
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. an ability to identify, formulate and solve problems in the field of computer engineering and computer science
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in the field of computer engineering and computer science
7. an ability to communicate effectively
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of computer engineering and computer science in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning in the field of computer engineering and computer science
10. knowledge of contemporary issues in the field of computer engineering and computer science
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and engineering tools for the practice of computer engineering and computer science

Students desiring to pursue the Master of Engineering degree must formally apply for admission to Graduate Studies in the School of Engineering. The application form is available from Speed School Academic Affairs and should be returned to the same office. It is also available online at http://louisville.edu/speed/academics/forms. The application should be submitted prior to completion of undergraduate Departmental Studies, typically not earlier than one semester before completion of baccalaureate requirements.

The requirements for admission or readmission to Graduate Studies – Master of Engineering are:

1. Completion of a program of studies equivalent to that obtained through Engineering Fundamentals and Departmental Studies for the field of specialization in which the student desires to receive the Master of Engineering degree;
2. Recommendation by the faculty and chair of the student’s department for admission or readmission to Graduate Studies;
3. Cumulative baccalaureate grade point average of 2.50 for all prior academic course work completed in the program. However, those students with cumulative baccalaureate grade-point averages from 2.25 to 2.50 may be admitted upon petition and approval of the chair and faculty of the department.

A student becomes a candidate for the Master of Engineering degree upon admission to Graduate Studies and initial registration as a graduate student.

All graduate students are expected to make steady and satisfactory progress toward the completion of degrees.  A candidate for the Master of Engineering degree who does not register for credit hours must maintain active registration by paying a fee each semester for M.Eng. residency until the degree is awarded (i.e., the candidate must maintain continuous registration, including summer terms, in Graduate Studies). Failure to pay the M. Eng residency fee will be cause to cancel a student’s candidacy.  Students who are not enrolled for a period of more than 12 months will be considered to have withdrawn from the program.  In order to be restored to candidacy, the student must have the recommendation of the department chair, receive the approval of the Associate Dean and pay the fee for each of the semesters during which the candidacy was void.

1. The minimum grade point average requirement for good standing and satisfaction of degree requirements is 2.75 for all academic work completed while in graduate studies. 
2. Any student who does not satisfy the published performance criteria shall be placed in probationary status. Any student who remains in probationary status for two consecutive terms may be considered for dismissal from the program.
3. Students receiving graduate assistantships (teaching, research or service) shall be provided adequate training and shall be required to understand and adhere to University policies related to these areas. The performance of teaching, research and service duties by such students shall be periodically evaluated. Students with teaching assistantships shall be evaluated annually.
4. Students who fail to meet performance goals or who do not meet other requirements as outlined in the admission letter, program requirements or the university catalog may be subject to academic dismissal from their programs.

  •  Degree with Honors: 3.25

  •  Degree with High Honors: 3.50

  •  Degree with Highest Honors: 3.75

1. The Program of Study must be completed with a 2.75 GPA or better for all academic work attempted in Graduate Studies.
2. Masters students must take at least 24 hours of course work at the University of Louisville to satisfy the residency requirement for the master’s degree. A maximum of six hours of graduate credit may be transferred from accredited institutions.
3. Students following the Thesis Option must follow the Procedures and Standards for Master of Engineering Theses”. The guidelines are located online at http://louisville.edu/speed/academics/policies/MEngThesisGuidelines.pdf.
4. The total requirements must be completed within six years after admission into Graduate Studies. The time limit imposed by the rule may be extended in individual cases upon recommendation of the department chair and approval of the Associate Dean for Academics.

Graduate Studies – M.Eng.

The Graduate Faculty of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering will be responsible for the teaching, training, and mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral students within the Speed School. Membership in the Graduate Faculty shall be required to teach a course for which graduate credit is available and will be required to serve on a graduate student’s thesis or dissertation committee in either an advisory or chairmanship capacity. The Graduate Faculty of other units may serve as external members of the committees. Additionally, membership in the Graduate Faculty will be required to act as mentors for the supervision of research by students working toward degrees authorized through the Graduate Program within the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.

Members of the Graduate Faculty with an Ad hoc appointment can be approved by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to teach a graduate course or serve as an advisor or chair (mentor) on a graduate thesis or dissertation committee for a limited and specified period of time upon request from the Departmental Chair.

The following faculty have permanent appointments as Graduate Faculty of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering:

Badia, Antonio E.
Ph.D., Indiana University
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Chang, Dar-Jen
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Desoky, Ahmed H.
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Elmaghraby, Adel S.
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Chair of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Frigui, Hichem
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Imam, Ibrahim N.
Ph.D., Auburn University
Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Kantardzic, Mehmed
Ph.D., University of Sarajevo, Bosnia
Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Kumar, Anup
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Nasraoui, Olfa
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Ouyang, Ming
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Ragade, Rammohan K.
Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology
Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Rouchka, Eric Christian
D.Sc., Washington University
Associate Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science

Yampolskiy, Roman V.
Ph.D., University of Buffalo
Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering & Computer Science