Program graduates will be qualified to pursue careers in industry, government, or further academic study. The Doctor of Philosophy program should be considered by those with superior academic achievement and who desire to pursue a career of research or teaching.

Masters Program Educational Objectives & Outcomes

The objective of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) degree program is to produce graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will ensure success in professional positions in business, industry, research, government service, or in further graduate or professional study.

Specific outcomes that will be achieved by graduates of the program are:

• Achieve a depth of proficiency in a specific field of Electrical Engineering by completing major courses in one of four areas: electronics and photononics; systems and signals; computer systems; or software and knowledge engineering.
• Achieve a breadth of understanding of Electrical Engineering by completing minor coursework requirements in another area, and by participation in graduate seminar requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism and communication skills through completion of coursework, project or thesis defense.

Career Profile

The common educational objective of all the graduate programs in the Lane Department is to produce graduates who have the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will ensure success in professional positions in business, industry, research, government service or in further graduate or professional study.