In this area of study, you can specialize in such varied areas as: Biomedical Imaging and Sensing; Automatic Controls; Communication, Networking, Signal, and Image Processing; Fields and Optics; Power and Energy Devices and Systems; Microelectronics and Nanotechnology; VLSI & Circuit Design; and Computer Engineering. As an electrical engineer, you must have a strong background in mathematics and physics, a broad base in the humanities and social sciences, and excellent communication skills.

Careers in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering graduates are sought by all major industries. Graduates hold many important and challenging positions in industry, such as the electronics, computer, information technology, aerospace, chemical, and automotive industries, to name a few. Nearly every industry has a need for an electrical engineer. Important professional attributes include communication skills, the art of self-learning, teamwork, and an appreciation for ethical conduct. These skills, along with the technical expertise you will have acquired, prepare you for research and development and applied engineering positions in industry, as well as for careers in management, sales, education, medicine and law.