Graduate Study
Electrical Engineering
Program Overview
RIT's MS electrical engineering program is designed to build upon the bachelor of science in electrical engineering. Other BS engineering or computer science degrees, in addition to a bridge program, will prepare students for entry into the program.
Curriculum Review
The program consists of 45 credits which include the prerequisite, core, concentration, elective, and capstone groups.
Concentrations
Within electrical engineering, a student can specialize in one of six separate areas for the MS degree: control systems, communications, digital systems, integrated electronics, signal and image processing, and MEMS (microelectromechanical systems).
The boundaries between some of the areas are not as sharp as they were in the past, and students are urged to discuss the significance of their choices with graduate advisors in the department.
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesControl systems engineer, design engineer, product development engineer, software engineer, systems test engineer
Functions
Design/development, project/product, sales/applications, software, test
Recent Employers
Compaq Computer Corporation, Eastman Kodak Company, Harris Corporation, IBM Corporation, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, NORTEL
Admission Requirements
An applicant with a strong undergraduate record and a bachelor of science degree in another branch of engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, etc.) also will be considered for admission.
In this case, the student must complete a certain number of undergraduate courses in order to bridge over to electrical engineering. Additional information is available from the department.
Prerequisites
Admission into graduate studies leading to the MS degree in electrical engineering requires a BSEE degree from an accredited program.
An applicant with a strong undergraduate record and a bachelor of science degree in another branch of engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, etc.) also will be considered for admission.
In this case, the student must complete a certain number of undergraduate courses in order to bridge over to electrical engineering. Additional information is available from the department.