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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Program Requirements

Thirty semester credit hours must be successfully completed for the MSEE degree. 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. Each student must submit a Concentration Degree Plan, in accordance with MSEE Concentration policies below.

Graduate Students electing the non-thesis option may substitute three credits of independent study for an approved elective course.

MSEE Concentrations

Following is a list of Concentration Degree Plans we offer. Note that the Custom Degree Plan is only available to perspective students who have well defined, appropriate MSEE degree objectives which can not be satisfied under the requirements of any of the other Concentration Degree Plans. The intent is that every MSEE student follow a degree plan which from the beginning is focused and consistent with our areas of expertise. Upon graduation, the name of your concentration will appear on your transcript. MSEE Concentration Policies

  • Signal Processing and Communications (SPC)
  • High Frequency Systems (HFC)
  • Microelectronics and VLSI (MVLSI)
  • Electric Energy Systems (EES)
  • System Dynamics and Controls (SDC)
  • Custom (Cust)

 

Independent Study and Research Courses

 

Special Topics and Project

 

Courses for Lockheed Martin Company Program

The following two 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.

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Certificates

Certificates available from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering include:

Computer Architecture

Cybersecurity

Electric Power Systems

High Frequency Systems

Intelligent Control Systems

Wireless and Digital Communications

Interdisciplinary Certificates

Nonlinear Dynamics and Control

Sustainable Engineering

Joint Program Certificate

Electro-Mechanical Systems

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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.

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