Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Electrical Engineering), MS
Learn the data science skills needed for the modern economy while enhancing your expertise in electrical engineering in this distinct master's degree program. You'll take high-demand courses and work with your colleagues to solve client-driven data science problems.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Data scientist is consistently ranked among the top jobs in the U.S., and there's an increasing need for all engineers to make use of data science tools such as statistics, machine learning, artificial neural networks and artificial intelligence. However, the majority of engineering occupations require subject matter expertise beyond data science.
The Master of Science program in data science, analytics and engineering with a concentration in electrical engineering provides you with an advanced education in high-demand data science and electrical engineering. A focus on probability and statistics, machine learning, data mining and data engineering is complemented by electrical engineering-specific courses to ensure you have breadth and depth in data science and electrical engineering.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (FSE 570)
Required Core (9 credit hours) Students choose one from the following: Students choose one from the following: Concentration (9 credit hours) Electives (6 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 or 6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Courses selected for required core or concentration may not be used as elective coursework on the same plan of study. Students should check with their academic advisor to ensure that the total number of credit hours of their plan of study is equal to 30.
Students choose one from the following:
DSE 501 Statistics for Data Analysts (3)
EEE 554 Probability and Random Processes (3)
HSE 530 Intermediate Statistics for Human Systems Engineering (3)
STP 501 Theory of Statistics I: Distribution Theory 3 (3)
CSE 511 Data Processing at Scale (3)
CSE 512 Distributed Database Systems (3)
IFT 530 Advanced Database Management Systems (3)
CSE 572 Data Mining (3) or DSE 572 Data Mining (3)
CSE 575 Statistical Machine Learning (3)
EEE 549 Statistical Machine Learning: From Theory to Practice (3)
IEE 520 Statistical Learning for Data Mining (3)
IFT 511 Analyzing Big Data (3)
MAE 551 Applied Machine Learning for Mechanical Engineers (3)
STP 550 Statistical Machine Learning (3)
Students choose three courses of the following:
EEE 506 Digital Spectral Analysis (3)
EEE 508 Digital Image and Video Processing and Compression (3)
EEE 509 DSP Algorithms and Software (3)
EEE 510 Multimedia Signal Processing (3)
EEE 511 Artificial Neural Computation (3)
EEE 515 Machine Vision and Pattern Recognition (3)
EEE 516 Physics-Based Computer Vision (3)
EEE 551 Information Theory (3)
EEE 554 Probability and Random Processes (3)
EEE 556 Detection and Estimation Theory (3)
EEE 559 Wireless Networks (3)
EEE 560 Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning (3)
EEE 585 Security and Privacy in Networked Systems (3)
EEE 598 Deep Learning: Foundations and Applications (3)
EEE 598 Optimization for Engineers (3)
EEE 599 Thesis (6)
FSE 570 Data Science Capstone (3)
Students should consult the academic unit for a list of approved electives and concentration course requirements.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in computing, engineering, mathematics, statistics, operations research, information technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Application Information All applicants must demonstrate relevant coursework or experience in the following three areas: In addition, applicants without an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, industrial engineering, operations research, statistics or a related computing field must show evidence (in the professional resume) of at least one of the following certifications or equivalent experience:
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL iBT® or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026, in a testing center, 6.5 on the IELTS or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 12/31 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/31 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Electrical engineers with a background in data science can pursue opportunities in a variety of fields to manage, analyze and extract data from large data sets, including in the following industries:
- circuit design
- energy and power systems
- semiconductor fabrication
- signal processing
- telecommunications
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Electrical Engineering Program
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GWC 209
AskEE@asu.edu
480-965-3424
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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