Embedded systems are used in a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics like smartphones and smart appliances to automotive and aerospace systems. They can be found in everything from electronic toys and home automation systems to medical devices and industrial automation equipment.

One of the main characteristics of embedded systems is that they are designed to operate in real-time, with deterministic response times and minimal overhead. This means that they are optimized for performance and reliability, rather than general-purpose computing tasks.

Embedded systems play an essential role in the design and development of many products. Embedded systems engineers may work on the hardware design, firmware development, or software programming for an embedded system.

This multidisciplinary program will cover both the technical and management aspects of embedded systems design, with core courses on design and optimization of embedded software, embedded hardware, networking and distributed systems, and a hands-on hacking lab. Students also have the choice to learn about emerging topics in embedded systems including security and privacy, low power and energy efficient design, project management, data science and machine learning, as well as specific embedded systems in smart grid, smart home, medical devices, and vehicular systems.