Computer Science

The UTPA Department of Computer Science provides a wide range of opportunities for graduate level study, offering degrees in both computer science and information technology. Faculty members conduct research on topics as diverse as bioinformatics, wireless networks, image processing, and computer algorithms. There is ample opportunity for students to become involved in research projects by pursuing the Department’s Master’s of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS) and its thesis option. The MS-CS degree’s project option provides students more application-oriented experience.

Application to both the University and Department is through a single online application. Students with a bachelor's degree in any field may enter either program.

Department of Computer Science website

Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science in engineering degree. The program has a thesis option, and a non-thesis option. Coursework is offered in areas that include computer engineering, systems and controls, communications, digital systems, and electronics.

Applicants to the master’s program in electrical engineering must meet the University requirements for admission to graduate. Prospective graduate students whose bachelor’s degree is in a field other than electrical engineering are required to take leveling courses, prescribed by the graduate program director, before they can be considered for admission to the electrical engineering graduate program.

Department of Electrical Engineering website

Manufacturing Engineering

The Manufacturing Engineering department offers a graduate program in manufacturing engineering leading to a Master of Science in engineering. The department offers thesis, report and coursework options. Students may further specialize within the major through selection of elective courses, and a concentration in Systems Engineering is available for students interested in qualifications in Systems Engineering. The manufacturing engineering graduate program is designed to help practicing engineers and managers with extensive engineering experience in manufacturing. It combines knowledge in engineering, the physical sciences and business to prepare graduate students for better opportunities in manufacturing industries. The graduate program provides both technical and engineering management skills. Combined with advanced education in the global market. There are also opportunities of working on research projects with faculty members of the department and students will be well prepared for doctoral programs in manufacturing engineering.

Department of Manufacturing Engineering website

Engineering Management

The University of Texas-Pan American offers a graduate program in engineering management leading to a master of science. The department offers thesis, report and non-thesis options. The manufacturing engineering degree is available in an online delivery mode. Students are provided an opportunity to strengthen their technological education and acquire the skills to manage and lead engineers and engineering systems.

The graduate program in engineering management requires 30-36 semester credit hours, fifteen of which are required of all students. There are three choices of programs in engineering management: 1) thesis, 2) report and 3) coursework only. A concentration in Systems Engineering is available for students interested in System Engineering.

 Department of Engineering Management website

Information Technology Program

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MS-IT) Program, within the department of computer science, provides students a strong foundation for study of advanced topics in information technology and a knowledge of state-of-the-art applications in the field. Students come to the program with a wide range of backgrounds, and the first semester of study supplies the competencies for further, more specialized courses. In general, students with degrees in other disciplines or who have been away from academic study for an extended period can begin graduate studies in selected courses during their first semester of enrollment. Many students are practicing professionals who seek to extend and refine their skills in information technology, and most courses are offered in the evening.

Information Technology program

Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science in engineering degree. The program has a thesis option, a project with report option and a course option. Coursework is offered in areas including mechanics and design,materials and thermal/fluid sciences. Potential research opportunities exist in combustion, nanotechnology, smart structures, biomechanics, robotics, mechatronics, acoustics and vibrations, materials science, solid mechanics and laser material processing.

Those whose bachelor’s degree is in a field other than mechanical engineering may be
admitted subject to completion of a set of undergraduate leveling courses prescribed by the graduate program director.

Department of Mechanical Engineering website