<body> <h3><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">M.S. Thesis Research Assistantships.</font></h3> <P> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <font size="2">The <B>M.S. Thesis Research Assistantships</B> normally requires about two years to complete with an option for an industrial internship as part of the program. This is a research-oriented graduate program with research assistantships available that provide $1,300 per month. All students on these assistantships qualify for preferential tuition rates. </font></font> <p> <H3><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Doctoral Research Assistantships.</font></H3> <P> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <font size="2">The Ph.D. program is a doctoral program placing a strong emphasis on the research component. Close ties to industry are typically maintained throughout this program and students will generally be provided the opportunity to spend one or two extended periods of time working in industry as part of this program. Research Assistantships are available that provide $1,400 per month of support. All students on these assistantships qualify for preferential tuition rates. </font></font> <p> <h3><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3">Career Opportunities</font></h3> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="2">Career opportunities in the analog and mixed-signal are outstanding. At the present time the demand for engineers trained in analog and mixed-signal VLSI design far exceeds the supply. Technology projections suggest the demand will remain strong for the forseeable future. Most importantly, the fields of analog and mixed-signal VLSI design are challenging, fun, and offer a path to a professionally and personally rewarding career. </font></font> </body>