Purdue offers online master’s degrees in autonomy, the Internet of Things and robotics

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is offering three new online engineering master’s degrees centered around autonomous and connected systems (ACS) — autonomy, the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics.

Purdue’s trio of 100% online ACS degrees includes:

• Master of Science in autonomy. Focusing on current and future challenges engineers face in designing, analyzing and controlling autonomous systems in engineering applications ranging from self-driving cars and uncrewed air and water vehicles to package delivery, search-and-rescue operations, and the exploration of Mars and other planets. For more information about the master’s in autonomy visit the program website.
• Master of Science in IoT. Focusing on interrelated systems of computers, digital and mechanical devices, sensors, and other components connected via the internet or other communications networks — systems deployed for applications such as smart appliances, infrastructure, cities, buildings, and homes; health care monitoring; social networking; and more. For more information about the master’s in IoT visit the program website.
• Master of Science in robotics. Focusing on fundamental theories and tools for modeling, analyzing and developing techniques in robotics for an array of applications, including robots in manufacturing and emerging topics such as how to make robots more intelligent partners for humans and multirobot coordination. For more information about the master’s in robotics visit the program website.

“Robotics, autonomous systems and the Internet of Things are revolutionizing society by creating new capabilities in essentially every sector,” said Shreyas Sundaram, the Marie Gordon Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Purdue’s College of Engineering and co-director of the Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks (ICON). “Understanding the key concepts, algorithms and frameworks for these subjects, beyond what is provided by an undergraduate degree, will be critical to harnessing the potential of these emerging technologies. A master’s degree in these subjects is a perfect way to equip oneself with the skills and knowledge required to be successful in these burgeoning areas.”

The anytime, anywhere online format makes Purdue’s online engineering programs accessible for working professionals looking to expand their knowledge and boost their skills and careers infields that are important today and likely to be even more so tomorrow.

The online courses are developed and taught by the same faculty who teach on Purdue’s flagship campus, ranked as the No. 8 public university in the U.S. by QS World University Rankings. Purdue’s online engineering graduate programs are ranked No. 3 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

“Purdue has a very strong engineering program with many outstanding faculty who have a wide range of expertise in both classical theories in control, optimization and networks, and in recent advances in AI, machine learning and data science with applications in autonomy, IoT and robotics,” said Shaoshuai Mou, the Elmer Bruhn Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and ICON co-director.

The faculty lineup includes world leaders in groundbreaking research covering all three of the subject areas, Sundaram said.

“The master’s degrees in robotics, autonomy and IoT from Purdue will allow students to learn from these leading experts and to be a part of an exciting and dynamic environment that is defining the next generation of these fields,” Sundaram said. “The Purdue MS degrees in robotics, autonomy and IoT are an outstanding springboard for students to launch their careers in these important fields.”

For more information on Purdue’s fully online engineering master’s degrees and other online offerings, including those in autonomy, IoT and robotics, visit the Robert H. Buckman College of Engineering Online Education Program website.

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