Master of Advanced Study in Integrated Circuits (MAS-IC)

Program Overview

The Master of Advanced Study in Integrated Circuits (MAS-IC) was an online, part-time program that provided advanced knowledge in digital, mixed-signal, and radio-frequency Integrated Circuits. The program consisted of 12 courses, with a minimum of seven required for the degree. Students could choose from Base, Advanced, and Specialized courses, and were required to complete a capstone project. The program was discontinued in 2017.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Advanced Study in Integrated Circuits (MAS-IC) is a discontinued online, part-time degree program focused on developing in-depth and advanced knowledge in the field of Integrated Circuits, covering digital, mixed-signal, and radio-frequency domains. It was first offered in Fall 2013 and was active until Spring 2017. The program was designed for students who wanted to gain specialized knowledge in Integrated Circuits without needing to commit to a full-time program.

Outline:

The program consisted of 12 courses, divided into three groupings: Base, Advanced, and Specialized. A minimum of seven courses were required for the degree, with the following constraints:

• Base Courses: A maximum of 3 courses were allowed, despite being offered at the senior undergraduate level at Berkeley.
Most incoming graduate students took these classes due to their advanced nature compared to other schools.
• Advanced Courses: A minimum of 3 out of 4 courses were required.
These courses built upon the material in the Base courses and covered advanced topics in semiconductor devices, digital, analog, and radio-frequency circuits.
• Specialized Courses: At least 1 course was required.
These courses offered breadth and depth by covering related areas (like Computer-Aided Design for ICs and MEMS design) or specialized topics such as data converters and high-speed serial links.

Assessment:

The program required a capstone project, which could be fulfilled by selecting either an Advanced or Specialized course with a comprehensive project that included a final report and an oral presentation. Students needed to notify their instructor about using the course for their capstone project before the course began as requirements differed for such projects.

Teaching:

The program was delivered entirely online, allowing students to learn at their own pace and from anywhere.

Other:

The program was discontinued in 2017. The context does not contain any further information about the program, such as whether there were any specific research projects or activities that students could participate in.