The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree (MSEE) is developed by the Weisberg Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (CECS) to graduate electrical and computer engineers for serving highly employable electrical and computer engineering disciplines and provide skills based on industry needs. The master program is designed to prepare candidates for careers in industry or government or for pursuing a career in academia; both thesis and non-thesis options are available. Furthermore, graduates with this degree will contribute to West Virginia’s economic development, advance its competitive edge globally and contribute to improvement in the quality of life.
The Master’s degree (thesis or non-thesis option) requires 30 credit hours to satisfy the degree requirements. Requirements for the thesis option are 24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis research. The non-thesis option requires 30 hours of coursework.
The program integrates in-depth knowledge of core areas in electrical and computer engineering, which include (1) Antennas and Wireless Communications, (2) Energy and Power Systems, (3) Control Systems, (4) Electronics and Embedded Systems. Both simulation and experimental-based learning tools are developed and applied in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of fundamental phenomena, processes, and system characteristics in these areas. For more information on the program.
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The program integrates in-depth knowledge of core areas in electrical and computer engineering, which include (1) Antennas and Wireless Communications, (2) Energy and Power Systems, (3) Control Systems, (4) Electronics and Embedded Systems.
The master program is designed to prepare candidates for careers in industry or government or for pursuing a career in academia; both thesis and non-thesis options are available.
Students study and learn in the most advanced engineering environments in the region.
A masters degree in electrical and computer engineering allows great students like you to go into a variety of different fields where the need for an advanced engineer is vital.
- Automation
- Biotechnology
- Homeland Security
- Nanotechnology
- Renewable Energy
- Robotics
- Telecommunications
Admission Requirements
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website: http://www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission. Each applicant must have an undergraduate
At least one letter of recommendaengineering degree from either an accredited ABET curriculum or an internationally recognized program.
- If applicants have an undergraduate 2.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale and have already passed the PE exam in the major for which they are applying (official copy of certificate to be sent to the Marshall University Graduate Admissions Office), their applications will be accepted.
- If applicants have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in an engineering major closely related to that for which they are applying, their applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- If applicants have an undergraduate GPA between a 2.5 and 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in an engineering major closely related to that for which they are applying, applicants must take the GRE exam or pass the FE exam, and have their official GRE scores or official FE certificate sent to the Marshall University Graduate Admissions office. The applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.tion is required for all applicants.
International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency according to applicable university requirements.. International applicants must meet all other admission criteria prior to being admitted to the program and registering for the first semester of courses.
A current non-degree or degree-seeking Marshall University student who holds an undergraduate engineering degree, may apply to be considered for admission to the M.S.E. degree program if s/he has at least a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3. 30 in his or her first 9 credit hours of M.S.E. courses. For international students, the English requirements stated above must still be satisfied.
Eligibility to take the PE exam is based primarily on completion of an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering degree in most states. Completion of a M.S.E. graduate degree at an institution with an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree does not fulfill that requirement to take the PE exam.