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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Program Requirements

A minimum of 30 Semester credit hours must be successfully completed for the MSEE degree. Requirements are summarized as follows:
  Thesis Option Non Thesis Option
 MSEE Specialty Courses 15 Credits 21 Credits
MSEE Elective Courses 6 Credits 9 Credits
Independent Study Course 3 Credits Not applicable*
Thesis 6 Credits Not applicable
  Total Credit Hours  30 Credits 30 Credits
 *Graduate Students electing the non-thesis option may substitute three credits of independent study for one approved elective course.

Electrical Engineering Courses must be chosen from the MSEE course offering list. Students may choose courses from Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and other appropriate programs to satisfy the requirement of MSEE Elective course.

MSEE Specialty Areas

The following is a list of typical EE Specialty areas. Students prepare a course plan to meet their career objectives by choosing courses form one or more of the listed specialty areas. It is strongly recommended that students consult faculty advisors in constructing their course plan to satisfy the requirements for the MSEE.

  • Communication and Signal Processing
  • Microwave Systems, Photonics and Antennas
  • Solid State Devices and Electronics
  • Intelligent Systems and Control
  • Digital Systems
  • Electric Power Systems and Control

MSEE Elective Courses

Courses listed under the EE Specialty category may be used to satisfy the MSEE Elective requirement. In addition, the following courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering may be taken as MSEE Electives. Courses from other programs may also be taken but require approval.

Independent Study and Research Courses

 

Special Topics and Project

Master's Degree Thesis Option:

Before Applying for the thesis option, students must first complete ECE 9030 as preparation. Application for the thesis option requires the submission of a written research proposal outlining the plan of work for the Master's Degree thesis and recommendation and approval of the student's research advisor. The chairman's approval is also required. Students who have qualified for the thesis option are required to make an oral presentation prior to graduation.

Courses for Lockheed Martin Company Program

The following three courses require permission of the Supervisor of Advanced Courses in Engineering. Lockheed Martin Company, King of Prussia, PA. These courses are counted only as electives.