The MSE in electrical engineering degree offers areas of study in physical electronics and photonics, electronic and mixed-signal circuit design, signal processing and communications and electromagnetic, antennas and microwave circuits.

Resident tuition | Non-resident tuition
Some courses are offered in 7.5 week sessions.
Multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Required number of credits to complete this degree.

Advancements in electrical engineering are accelerating faster and faster, challenging the visionary engineer to find a place in the intensely competitive world of high technology. At ASU's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, faculty and student research teams are working on breakthrough knowledge, setting the pace for the remarkable spectrum of innovation that promises to revolutionize life and work.

This professional program will connect you to the challenges of global integration and help prepare you for the many exciting career possibilities the 21st century promises.

Top 25% of all accredited engineering programs in the nation

  • ASU #2 for online undergraduate degree programs in the nation
  • ASU #5 university in the nation for producing the best qualified graduates
  • #8 engineering online programs for veterans (2019)
  • #9 engineering online graduate programs (2019)
  • #38 engineering undergraduate program - 22nd among public institutions
  • #44 graduate program - 24th among public institutions
  • 60 engineering student organizations and student professional societies give students leadership opportunities and hands-on experience
  • Fulton Schools' 22,000+ students represent 135 countries, all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Ira A. Fulton offers a wide range of degree options. Students are engineers from day one–they don’t have to wait until they are juniors to be engineers.

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Next Start Date:

08/20/2020
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According to U.S. News & World Report, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering undergraduate degree programs are ranked in the top 25% percent of programs. Of the 320+ faculty members, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:

  • Nobel Laureate
  • National Academy of Engineering members
  • National Academy of Sciences members
  • National Academy of Inventors members
  • National Academy of Construction members
  • More than 55 young investigator awards received in the last 10 years.

Program Summary

Total Hours:

30

Related Careers

Graduates with an ASU Online MSE in Electrical Engineering have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Energy Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Nuclear Engineer
  • Solar Energy Systems Engineer

Requirements

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 electrical engineering or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.

The decision to admit a student who has earned a bachelor's degree from a program accredited by ABET to a master's degree program in electrical engineering is based on a number of factors. A minimum requirement is an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the student's last two years of undergraduate work. A student whose undergraduate degree is not from an ABET-accredited program must have the equivalent of at least a 3.50 GPA in the last two years of undergraduate study and must score 156 or higher on the quantitative section of the GRE general test.

All applicants must submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. proof of English proficiency
 

Additional Application Information

An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.

Admission to the Electrical Engineering graduate program is competitive.

Applicants should see the program website for application deadlines.

Graduate Program Deadlines are as follows:

Fall Deadline: July 26, 2019
Spring Deadline: December 16, 2019

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