Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
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Program Description
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) is designed
for students interested in pursuing a degree that covers nearly
all aspects of modern electrical and computer engineering, ranging
from the very theoretical system and information theory to highly
experimental work in novel device research and microelectronics.
Emphases in the major are solid state and physical electronics,
surface physics, thin films, sputtering, noise and fluctuation phenomena,
quantum electronics, plasma physics, automation, power systems and
power electronics theory, wave propagation, communication systems
and theory, optics, lasers, fiber optics, magnetism, semiconductor
properties and devices, VLSI and WSI engineering in theory and practice,
network theory, signal and image processing, and computer and system
engineering. Interdisciplinary work is also available in bioelectrical
sciences, control sciences, computer sciences, solar energy, applications
of systems theory to urban transportation and economic planning,
and biological modeling.
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Degree Requirements
The master of science degree, the traditional master’s degree
for engineers and scientists, is customarily for students who anticipate
entering research and development. It is also the standard required
degree for continuing on to a Ph.D. degree program. The Master of
Science in Electrical Engineering requires 30 credits including
at least 14 credits from electrical engineering courses and at least
6 credits from courses outside electrical engineering. The degree
is offered under two options:
| PLAN A |
Completion of a minimum number of graduate-level
coursework credits and a thesis research project of at least
10 credits. |
| PLAN C |
Completion of graduate-level coursework including 3 credits
with project, written report, and oral presentation course experience
requirements. This is a course-work only option. |
By taking one course per semester, students may complete the degree
in about three to four years. All requirements for the master of
science degree must be completed and the degree awarded within seven
years.
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Delivery Format
Students may complete all degree requirements in Rochester by combining
courses taught by Institute of Technology (IT) faculty in person (face
to face), over the University-Industry Television for Education (UNITE)
instructional interactive television system, and via streaming video.
An increasing number of UNITE offerings makes use of streaming video
as a backup if students are not able to attend class. Students are
able to pick up class on a special server via the internet. Refer
to the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) class
schedule to determine the delivery method.
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Program Faculty
Faculty are full-time and adjunct faculty from the departments
of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science.
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET).
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Admission Information
Graduate work is open to students who have a degree in any major
with substantial background in electrical engineering. An electrical
engineering major is preferred. Applicants with an inadequate background
must resolve any deficiencies before applying to the program.
Students must follow the special
application requirements for the Master of Science in Electrical
Engineering degree.
The University of Minnesota Graduate School online
application is located on the U of M Twin Cities campus web
site; click the “back” button to return to the University
of Minnesota Rochester web site.
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Course
Enrollment
Both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students may register
for individual classes by filling out the appropriate registration
form.
For UNITE registration, students fill out and submit the appropriate
form. UMR will confirm receipt of registration and procedures for
attending class with each student.
Please refer to Credit Course
Registration for specific information about each type of registration.
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Contact Information
Dick Westerlund
Program Director
University of Minnesota Rochester
111 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
Telephone: 507-280-2821 or 1-800-947-0117
E-mail: weste023@umn.edu
Department of Electrical Engineering:
Linda Jagerson
Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota
4-174 EE/CSci Building
200 Union Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Telephone: 612-625-3564
E-Mail: jagerson@tc.umn.edu
Web: www.ece.umn.edu
UNITE:
Douglas Ernie
Director/Student Advisor
6-155 EE/CSci Building
200 Union Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Telephone: 612-625-4583
E-mail: ernie@tc.umn.edu
Web: www.unite.umn.edu
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Relevant Web Sites
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