**Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Online **Sub-Program:** Engineering Technology **Degree:** Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) Robotics and Autonomous Systems Concentration **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/online/programs/robotics-autonomous-systems-engineering-technology-masters-degree **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:26:05+00:00 ## Engineering Technology Master’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems Concentration Degree Overview The Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) with a Robotics and Autonomous Systems concentration focuses on the development of robotic applications and the use of tools and techniques to automate processes. It is intended for those who want to understand how automated technologies function in practice. The program covers robot operating systems, autonomous vehicles, and AI and machine learning. Students develop and test software, work with sensors and control components, and apply these tools to support perception, localization, mapping, and control. With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 13 months. ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates develop capability in the following areas: - **Robotic Application Development:** Develop and implement robotic applications, including programming and testing how they perform. - **Process Automation:** Apply tools and techniques to automate processes and improve how tasks are carried out. - **Software and System Integration:** Develop and test software while working with sensors and actuators that support system operation. - **Autonomous Systems:** Work with AI-driven technologies that allow systems to sense their environment, make decisions, and control movement. ## Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) Curriculum Master of Science in Engineering Technology Robotics and Autonomous Systems Concentration ### Featured Courses & Overview - **EET504** — Robot Operating System, ROS This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the Robot Operating System (ROS), a flexible framework for writing robot software. - **ET630** — Robotics Principles This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of fundamental principles of robotics. Topics include the development of computer programs for analyzing kinetics, dynamics and control of robotic systems. ### Program Requirements The Master of Science in Engineering Technology degree requires 33 semester credit hours of study. There are four core courses, four concentration courses, and three elective courses. Each course is three semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 3 semesters, which is equivalent to 13 months or 50 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows: #### Core Courses 12 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ET500](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET500 "View ET500") | [Experiment Design and Analysis](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET500 "View ET500") | 3 | | [MET602](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET602 "View MET602") | [Renewable Energy](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MET602 "View MET602") | 3 | | [EET650](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET650 "View EET650") | [Project I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET650 "View EET650") | 3 | | [EET652](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET652 "View EET652") | [Project II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET652 "View EET652") | 3 | #### Concentration Courses 12 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [EET504](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET504 "View EET504") | [Robot Operating System, ROS](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET504 "View EET504") | 3 | | [EET506](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET506 "View EET506") | [Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET506 "View EET506") | 3 | | [EET632](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET632 "View EET632") | [Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/EET632 "View EET632") | 3 | | [ET630](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET630 "View ET630") | [Robotics Principles](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ET630 "View ET630") | 3 | #### Elective Courses 9 semester credit hours **Complete ANY of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [MGT520](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | [Organizational Behavior and Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | 3 | | [MGT524](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | [Ethics and Corporate Responsibility](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | 3 | | [MGT532](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT532 "View MGT532") | [Organizational Change and Development](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT532 "View MGT532") | 3 | | [MGT560](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT560 "View MGT560") | [Strategic Human Resources Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT560 "View MGT560") | 3 | | [MGT575](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT575 "View MGT575") | [Modern Management Models](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT575 "View MGT575") | 3 | | [MGT604](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT604 "View MGT604") | [Management and Strategy](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT604 "View MGT604") | 3 | | [MGT625](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT625 "View MGT625") | [Essentials of Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT625 "View MGT625") | 3 | ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).