As a discipline, ECE focuses on the design of underlying hardware systems. Our curriculum is directed to applications in major areas such as telecommunications, energy and electronics sectors, while encouraging development of necessary skills for integration of hardware and software components. We believe that many creative opportunities exist at the boundaries of traditional CSE and ECE, and have accordingly planned for cross-training of students across disciplinary boundaries.

The curriculum for ECE therefore has many courses in common with the CSE program initially. The set of core courses are shown in the table below (courses mentioned in [ ] are electives and actual courses for these slots are as defined from semester to semester.)