Applied Engineering, MS

The Master of Science in Applied Engineering - Electrical degree is offered to meet the needs of individuals who wish to pursue advanced studies in modern electrical, electronic or computer technologies in order to fulfill their personal or career goals. The program blends applications and theory to prepare graduates for a broad range of career opportunities.  The degree is offered fully online to provide students with flexibility to manage their life, career and educational goals.

Graduates of the MSAE program shall be able to:

• Demonstrate an ability to apply mathematics to advanced engineering related problems
• Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret the results
• Exhibit an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate in oral, written and multi-media formats
• Design experiments using sound engineering principles
• Recognize a need for life-long learning
• Demonstrate the ability to use sound engineering principles to address socioeconomic issues

Students will need to complete a 30 credit hour curriculum satisfactorily. There are two options for fulfilling this requirement; a Coursework Option, and a Project Option. The course requirements for the options are outlined below.

Graduate applicants shall have the following qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physical science, or other technically oriented major from an accredited college or university. Interested students from other disciplines may be admitted to the program, but may be required to complete additional courses.
• A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on the 4.0 scale). Applicants with a GPA of 2.75 or better may be considered with strong work experience.
• Official GRE scores meeting the current admission profile: 150 (450 on old scale) Verbal and 148 (600 on old scale) Quantitative. Applicants with lower scores may be accepted provisionally and may require additional preparatory course work.

Test scores may be waived, if: 

1. an applicant has 4 or more years of relevant work experience earned after receiving their first baccalaureate degree or 
2. a 3.5 undergraduate GPA or better. 

To request a GRE waiver, send a letter outlining your work experience or a current resume.