Electrical Engineering, MS
approved for STEM-OPT extension, engineeringgrad
All students seeking a master's degree in electrical engineering must apply to the MSE in electrical engineering program.
This program does not accept Master of Science applications directly. Students interested in the MS program 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 a research program leading to the MS degree in electrical engineering.
Graduate courses and programs are offered in the following six 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
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
30 credit hours and a thesis
The credits earned toward this research degree must include a minimum of eight courses (24 credit hours minimum) and six credit hours of EEE 599 Thesis. At least two of the eight courses should be outside the area of specialization.
Requirements include:
at least four EEE courses
at least two courses outside the area of specialization
at most two 400-level courses
at least three EEE 500-level courses
at most one EEE 590 Reading and Conference or FSE course
exam
A final oral examination in defense of the thesis completes the master's degree requirements.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they 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:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
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.
Graduates of this program 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
Electrical Engineering Program
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
