Electrical Engineering, MS
Shape and advance the technologies that power our digital world through in-depth study of complex electrical and energy systems. In this innovative program, you'll gain the expertise to design solutions and lead progress in a field that is central to the future of global connectivity and sustainability.
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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.
All students seeking a master's degree in electrical engineering must apply to the MSE in electrical engineering program.
Degree description
This program doesn't accept Master of Science applications directly. If you are interested in the MS program, you should apply to the Master of Science in Engineering program and, once admitted, consult with the MSE program advisors.
The electrical engineering faculty in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offer you a research program leading to the MS degree in electrical engineering.
Graduate courses and programs are offered to you in the following areas of specialization:
- control systems
- electric power and energy systems
- electromagnetics, antennas and microwave circuits
- electronic and mixed-signal circuit design
- physical electronics and photonics
- signal processing and communications
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 portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a portfolio - internship, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours and a thesis - internship
Required Core (3 or 4 credit hours) Electrical Engineering Coursework (9 credit hours) Focus Area Electives and Research (12 or 18 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 or 6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information You can complete a portfolio or a thesis for your culminating experience. For the portfolio, you attend a series of seminars or webinars in the last semester of your program and complete a write-up describing how the content of the presentations relates to what you have learned in the program and how the current research and work in that area applies to your future goals. You are encouraged to attend a variety of seminars to learn about current research, current practices in the industry, and learn outside of the classroom. If a thesis is selected, an oral examination in defense of the thesis will be conducted by the student's advisory committee. A thesis advisor is required, and as a thesis student, you will be required to be an active participant in research in the first year of study. A thesis usually requires a continuing effort over two or three semesters. You have the option to complete an internship. If selected, you will complete a minimum of one credit hour and a maximum of three credit hours of EEE 684 Internship that may be applied to your Focus Area Electives and Research coursework. The credit hours for the Focus Area Electives and Research section depend on the culminating experience selected. If you complete a portfolio, then you will complete 18 credit hours. If you select a thesis, you will complete 12 hours of Focus Area Electives and Research coursework. The program requires a minimum of three credit hours of EEE 500-level courses. At most one EEE 590 Reading and Conference or FSE course may be used toward the program requirements, and no more than four EEE 591 courses. You should choose at least two courses outside the area of specialization. No more than six credit hours of 400-level coursework are allowed on your iPOS, which would count toward the overall limit of no more than four EEE 591 courses.
EEE 525 VLSI Design (4)
EEE 531Semiconductor Device Theory I (3)
EEE 545 Microwave Circuit Design (3)
EEE 554 Probability and Random Processes (3)
EEE 572 Advanced Power Electronics (3)
EEE 582 Linear System Theory (3)
EEE 599 Thesis (6)
Portfolio (0)
You select one core course depending on your area of focus. The minimum number of credit hours for the core is three, but you may complete one four-credit-hour course from the approved list. All other sections must meet the minimum credit-hour requirement.
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 any 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. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information Students who wish to pursue the MS in electrical engineering must initially apply to the MSE program in electrical engineering. Students who later obtain a research advisor may transfer to the MS program.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
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
Graduates have an advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and theories. They are able to develop and contribute to these concepts and theories and apply them to their specialization.
Career examples include:
- computer hardware engineer
- computer and information research scientist
- computer network architect
- director of engineering
- electrical engineer
- electrical engineering researcher
- energy engineer
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
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
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.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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