Master of Science - Electrical Engineering

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree, students are expected to demonstrate the following:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems of single or multidisciplinary nature by applying principles of engineering, science, mathematics, and analytics;

2. an ability to acquire and apply knowledge using appropriate, discipline-based learning strategies drawn from relevant coursework and/or research;

3. an ability to apply business fundamentals, develop professional skills, and address complex challenges in the current climate of STEM fields.

Students in the thesis program are also expected to demonstrate the following:

a) an ability to develop methodology of the proposed body of research that produces solutions and further inquiry;

b) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation with a systematic approach, analyze and interpret data, and use foundations of engineering to draw conclusions.

Degree Requirements

All students must complete:

Foundation Engineering courses (6 credits)
General Electrical Engineering courses (6 credits)

Course-only students complete:	Thesis students complete:
Technical Focus Electives (18 credits)	Technical Focus Electives (12 credits) Culminating Experience resulting in a thesis (6 credits total)

Foundation Courses (6 credits) - Both required.

EGN 5470 - Advanced Engineering Math Credits: 3
COP 5090 - Scientific Computation and Programming Credits: 3

General Electrical Engineering Courses (6 credits) - Select 2 courses from list.

EEL 5613 - Modern Control Credits: 3
EEE 5507 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing Credits: 3
EEL 5741 - Microcomputers Credits: 3
EEL 5685 - Embedded Control Credits: 3
Other approved Electrical Engineering courses with 5000-level designation.

Upper-level undergraduate courses approved if not on undergrad transcript, maximum of 6 credits that are not at the graduate level allowed within the degree.

Technical Focus Electives

Course-only - (18 credits) Select 6 courses from list.

Thesis -(12 credits) Select 4 courses from list.

Electrical Engineering Focus*

EEL 5245 - Power Electronics Credits: 3
EEL 5235 - Electronic Motor Control Credits: 3
EEE 5311 - Analog IC Design Credits: 3
EEL 5250 - Power System Analysis Credits: 3
EEL 5521 - Advanced Digital Communications Credits: 3
Other approved Electrical Engineering courses with 5000-level designation.
Upper-level undergraduate courses approved if not on undergrad transcript, maximum of 6 credits that are not at the graduate level allowed within the degree.

Computer Engineering Focus*

CDA 5216 - Advanced VLSI Design Credits: 3
EEL 5820 - Digital Image Processing Credits: 3
Other approved Computer Engineering courses with 5000-level designation.
Upper-level undergraduate courses approved if not on undergrad transcript, maximum of 6 credits that are not at the graduate level allowed within the degree.
*Focus Area Electives are an opportunity for students to focus in a subject area through their electives. Focus Areas are not tracks, and are not denoted on the student’s transcript or diploma.

Culminating Experience (6 credits, thesis only)

Thesis 1 and Thesis 2 are variable credit courses used by different programs. Electrical Engineering students must ensure they are enrolled for 3 credits in each course.

EGN 5970 - Thesis 1 Credits: 3
EGN 5975 - Thesis 2 Credits: 3

Continuing Enrollment for Research

EGN 5911 - Research (0 credit)
This placeholder course is used to maintain student’s enrollment in the graduate program with the primary purpose of conducting research. Research credits (EGN 5911) may be used in situations where thesis completion takes longer than expected, in addition to the minimum required thesis hours above. Program extensions are subject to departmental approval, and do not extend Graduate Assistantship appointments. Extensions may not exceed two semesters (excluding summers) after successful completion of Thesis 2.