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Online M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Program Benefits
- 100% Online Format
- 10 Interdisciplinary Courses
- Two Optional Graduate Certificates
- Mentorship From Faculty
- No GMAT or GRE Required
Develop the Skills to Solve What Others Can't
Michigan State University’s online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering transforms engineers into innovative leaders in interdisciplinary engineering. Our program bridges the gap between theoretical STEM knowledge and real-world application, developing your creative and technical problem-solving skills.
Prepare yourself to tackle engineering’s biggest challenges. Our curriculum emphasizes both technical mastery and leadership skills. You’ll graduate ready to lead technological advancement at your organization and in your industry.
Why Earn an Online M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering?
- Advanced Technical Mastery: Develop expertise in emerging technologies, including AI, autonomous systems, deep learning, diamond devices, electromagnetics, control systems and semiconductor technology.
- Customizable Learning Path: Shape your education to match your career goals through specialized electives and optional certificates.
- Real-World Application: Solve the most pressing engineering challenges and apply your learning immediately to your career. Every concept directly connects to current industry needs and practices.
- Leadership for Technological Transformation: Gain the skills to support engineering teams and guide technology initiatives. Learn to communicate complex technical concepts to non-experts and drive organizational development.
- Innovative Problem-Solving Skills: Master advanced methodologies for breaking down complex engineering challenges and creating innovative solutions to technological boundaries.
$106,862 Median annual salary for electrical engineers
Lightcast
Expected Program Outcomes
Our curriculum is designed to build expertise in five essential areas that define today’s high-impact electrical and computer engineers:
Power Electronics
Develop the skills to design and analyze advanced power electronic circuits, implement modern electrical systems and optimize energy conversion techniques. These capabilities are crucial for careers in sustainable energy, electric vehicles and power distribution.
Cyber-Physical Systems Design
Learn to create sophisticated embedded systems that interface with the physical world. You’ll master real-time system implementation and hardware-software co-design methodologies essential for IoT, automation and smart infrastructure development.
Electromagnetic Applications
Apply electromagnetic theory to solve complex engineering challenges. Design advanced systems for wave propagation and antenna structures while addressing electromagnetic compatibility in tightly integrated systems — critical skills for communications, defense and consumer electronics.
Network Performance Engineering
Build expertise in modeling and communication network optimization through the application of queuing theory and stochastic processes. These skills enable you to design robust network architectures for our interconnected world.
Cross-Disciplinary Integration
Expand your impact by combining electrical engineering principles with concepts from statistics, computer science and other technical fields. You’ll develop advanced capabilities in high-demand areas including:
- Computer vision and sensor integration
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
- Security system design
- Software architecture for engineering systems
- Technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration
9% Projected growth for electrical engineers from 2023 to 2033
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Your Electrical Engineering Career Outlook
The demand for electrical engineers continues to grow across nearly every industry. Data from Lightcast shows nearly 7,000 new electrical engineering job positions each month nationwide. This translates to excellent career prospects with a median annual salary of $106,862 and 9% projected growth through 2033.
Michigan is the third-largest market for electrical engineers in the nation with over 10,000 positions overall. This provides MSU graduates a significant advantage in both local and national job markets. Our graduates can succeed in roles such as:
- Electrical engineer
- Controls engineer
- Electrical design engineer
- Electrical project engineer
- Principal electrical engineer
- Lead electrical engineer
- Transmission line engineer
- Electrical controls engineer
- Substation engineer
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About MSU
For more than 160 years, Michigan State University has advanced the common good with uncommon will. As a top global university, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery while providing students with life-changing opportunities.
Our online graduate programs bring highly ranked degrees to a diverse population of students, regardless of location.
About the MSU College of Engineering
The MSU College of Engineering brings together widely published academic researchers and experienced industry leaders across disciplines, including robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, electromagnetics, signal processing, fluid science and mechanics, manufacturing and more.
Our online master’s in engineering programs deliver this expertise with the same academic rigor as our on-campus program. Students join our global Spartan community and learn directly from multidisciplinary faculty who bring cutting-edge research into the classroom.
Transform Your Engineering Future
Request information now to learn how MSU’s online M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering can accelerate your career and prepare you to lead tomorrow’s technological breakthroughs.