Electrical Engineering
UMD Graduate School
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) combines scholarship and research. The program is oriented towards students and engineering practitioners in the private and public sectors interested in advanced coursework and applied research.
Admission and Application Requirements
Students wishing to major in electrical and computer engineering at the master's level must:
- Complete an undergraduate degree in electrical, computer, electrical engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Submit two letters of recommendation concerning the student’s readiness for graduate education and academic abilities.
- For applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL scores must meet minimum required levels.
- Taking the GRE is recommended but not required.
Degree Requirements
The master's degree requires at least 31 credits. It is offered under two plans, Plans A and B. Plan A involves writing a thesis and Plan B involves additional coursework and a project in lieu of the thesis. Plan A requires 10 thesis credits and 21 coursework credits, and Plan B requires 1-3 project credits and the remaining coursework credits. At least 6 coursework credits in both plans should be completed from a non-ECE but related field.
Deadlines and Dates
Application deadline:
Fall semester: July 15
Spring semester: November 1
International students are encouraged to apply much earlier to allow sufficient time for issuing the I-20 and obtaining the visa.
Financial Aid
The EE department offers a limited number of research or teaching assistantships that may be available for full-time students on a merit basis. All students who are admitted are considered for financial aid and are not required to submit a separate application; however, students are encouraged to apply before April for the fall semester and before October for the spring semester if they want to be considered for financial assistance.
Areas of Specializations
The EE department has active research programs in four major research areas that include:
- Communications and signal processing
- Medical instrumentation and control systems
- VLSI and microelectronics
- Intelligent transportation systems
Contact Information
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth, 271 Marshall W. Alworth Hall, 1023 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812 (218.726.6743; fax 218.726.7267;http://www.d.umn.edu/ee/).
Director of Graduate Studies: Imran Hayee, ihayee@d.umn.edu, 218.726.6743
Assistant to the Director of Graduate Studies: Shey Peterson, speters1@d.umn.edu, 218.726.6830
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