Electrical Engineering MS degree
Sohail Dianat, Department Head
(585) 475-7115, sadeee@rit.edu
Jayanti Venkataraman, Graduate Program Director
(585) 475-2143, jnveee@rit.edu
Program overview
The master of science degree in electrical engineering allows students to customize their course work while working closely with electrical engineering faculty in a contemporary, applied research area. Students may choose among the following six options to customize their graduate program of study: communication, control, digital systems, integrated electronics, MEMs, or signal and image processing.
Plan of study
The MS degree is awarded upon the successful completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours. Students have the option of completing a thesis or graduate paper. For those who choose the graduate paper, an additional course is required. Students may also choose a course-only option with a comprehensive exam (0 credits). All students are expected to attend the Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar (EEEE-795) for every semester they are on campus.
Curriculum
Electrical engineering (communication focus area), MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-707 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-692 |
Communication Networks |
3 |
| EEEE-693 |
Digital Data Communication |
3 |
| EEEE-794 |
Information Theory |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| EEEE-709 |
Advanced Engineering Math |
3 |
| Second Year |
| EEEE-797 |
Wireless Communication |
3 |
| |
Graduate Electives |
3 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (control focus area), MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-707 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-669 |
Fuzzy Logic and Applications |
3 |
| EEEE-661 |
Modern Control |
3 |
| EEEE-765 |
Optimal Control |
3 |
| EEEE-766 |
Multivariable Modeling |
3 |
| EEEE-709 |
Advanced Engineering Math |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Second Year |
| |
Electives |
3 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (digital systems focus area), MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-707 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| EEEE-620 |
Design of Digital Systems |
3 |
| EEEE-720 |
Advanced Topics in Digital Systems Design |
3 |
| EEEE-621 |
Design of Computer Systems |
3 |
| EEEE-709 |
Advanced Engineering Math |
3 |
| EEEE-721 |
Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Design |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Second Year |
| |
Electives |
6 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (electromagnetics/microwaves focus area), MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-707 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-629 |
Antenna Theory and Design |
3 |
| EEEE-617 |
Microwave Circuit Design |
3 |
| MCEE-709 |
Advanced Engineering Math |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Second Year |
| EEEE-718 |
Design and Characterization of Microwave Systems |
3 |
| EEEE-710 |
Advanced Electromagnetic Theory |
3 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (integrated electronics focus area), MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-707 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| EEEE-610 |
Analog Electronics |
3 |
| EEEE-711 |
Advanced Carrier-Injection Devices |
3 |
| EEEE-709 |
Advanced Engineering Math |
3 |
| EEEE-712 |
Advanced Field-Effect Devices |
3 |
| EEEE-713 |
Solid-State Physics |
3 |
| EEEE-726 |
Mixed Signal IC Design |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Second Year |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (signal and image processing focus area), MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-707 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-678 |
Digital Signal Processing |
3 |
| EEEE-779 |
Digital Image Processing |
3 |
| EEEE-709 |
Advanced Engineering Math |
3 |
| EEEE-768 |
Adaptive Signal Processing |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Second Year |
| EEEE-780 |
Digital Video Processing |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (robotics focus area), MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-707 |
Engineering Analysis |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-685 |
Principle of Robotics |
3 |
| EEEE-636 |
Biorobotic Cybernetics |
3 |
| EEEE-709 |
Advanced Engineering Math |
3 |
| EEEE-784 |
Advanced Robotics |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| Second Year |
| EEEE-647 |
Artificial Intelligence Explorations |
3 |
| EEEE-661 |
Modern Control Theory |
3 |
| EEEE-795 |
Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar |
0 |
| EEEE-795 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS program in electrical engineering, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete a graduate application.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in engineering or a related field.
- Submit official transcripts (in English) from all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
- Submit scores from the GRE.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals well qualified to judge the candidate’s ability for graduate study, and
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. A minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based) is required. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required. The English language test score requirement is waived for native speakers of English or for those submitting transcripts from degrees earned at American institutions.
- Candidates with a bachelor of science degree in fields outside of electrical engineering may be considered for admission, however, they may be required to complete bridge courses to ensure they are adequately prepared for graduate studies in electrical engineering.
Additional information
Graduation requirements
Students must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Under certain circumstances, a student chooses or may be required to complete more than the minimum number of credits.
Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT converted its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
The master of science degree in electrical engineering allows students to customize their course work while working closely with electrical engineering faculty in a contemporary, applied research area. Upon matriculation into the program, students formulate a plan of study in consultation with an adviser. All students with graduate standing are expected to attend the Electrical Engineering Graduate Seminar for every quarter they are on campus. The MS degree is awarded upon the successful completion of a minimum of 45 quarter credit hours, including either a 9 quarter credit hour thesis or a 5 quarter credit hour graduate paper.
Curriculum
Semester conversion
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. Each program and its associated courses have been sent to the New York State Department of Education for approval of the semester plan. For reference, the following charts illustrate the typical course sequence for this program in both quarters and semesters. Students should consult their graduate program adviser with questions regarding planning and course selection.
Electrical engineering (communication option), MS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course |
Qtr. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| 0301-702 |
Random Signals and Noise |
4 |
| 0301-703 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
| 0301-693 |
Digital Data Communication |
4 |
| 0301-729 |
Antenna Theory and Design |
4 |
| 0301-692 |
Communication Networks |
4 |
| 0301-717 |
Microwave Circuit Design |
4 |
| 0301-794 |
Information Theory |
4 |
| 0301-710 |
Advanced Electromagnetic Theory |
4 |
| 0301-802 |
Wireless Communication |
4 |
| 0301-816 |
Design and Characterization of Microsystems |
4 |
| Choose one of the following: |
|
| |
Thesis |
9 |
| |
Graduate Paper |
5 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours |
45-49 |
Electrical engineering (communication option), MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-603 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-692 |
Communication Networks |
3 |
| |
|
0 |
| EEEE-693 |
Digital Data Communication |
3 |
| EEEE-794 |
Information Theory |
3 |
| EEEE-797 |
Wireless Communication |
3 |
| Second Year |
| |
Electives |
6 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (control option), MS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course |
Qtr. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| 0301-702 |
Random Signals and Noise |
4 |
| 0301-703 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
| 0301-615 |
State Space Control |
4 |
| 0301-769 |
Fuzzy Logic and Applications |
4 |
| 0301-761 |
Modern Control Theory |
4 |
| 0301-815 |
Multivariable Modeling |
4 |
| 0301-733 |
Robust Control |
4 |
| 0301-765 |
Optimal Control |
4 |
| Choose one of the following: |
|
| |
Thesis |
9 |
| |
Graduate Paper |
5 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours |
|
Electrical engineering (control option), MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-603 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-769 |
Fuzzy Logic and Applications |
3 |
| EEEE-761 |
Modern Control |
3 |
| EEEE-765 |
Optimal Control Course |
3 |
| EEEE-766 |
Multivariable Modeling |
3 |
| Second Year |
| |
Electives |
6 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (digital systems option), MS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course |
Qtr. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| 0301-702 |
Random Signals and Noise |
4 |
| 0301-703 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
| 0301-650 |
Design of Digital Systems |
8 |
| 0301-651 |
Physical Implementation |
4 |
| 0301-732 |
Advanced Topics in Digital System Design |
4 |
| 0301-741 |
Design for Testability |
4 |
| 0301-810 |
Advanced Computer Architecture |
4 |
| Choose one of the following: |
|
| |
Thesis |
9 |
| |
Graduate Paper |
5 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours |
|
Electrical engineering (digital systems option), MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-603 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
3 |
| EEEE-620 |
Design of Digital Systems |
3 |
| EEEE-720 |
Advanced Topics in Digital System Design |
3 |
| EEEE-621 |
Design of Computer Systems |
3 |
| EEEE-721 |
Advanced Topics in Computer System Design |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| Second Year |
| |
Electives |
6 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (electromagnetic/microwaves option), MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-603 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-629 |
Antenna Theory and Design |
3 |
| EEEE-617 |
Microwave Circuit Design |
3 |
| EEEE-710 |
Advanced EM Theory |
3 |
| EEEE-797 |
Wireless Communication |
3 |
| Second Year |
| EEEE-718 |
Design and Characterization |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (integrated electronics option), MS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course |
Qtr. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| 0301-702 |
Random Signals and Noise |
4 |
| 0301-703 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
| 0301-610 |
Analog Electronic Design |
4 |
| 0301-713 |
Solid State Physics |
4 |
| 0301-712 |
Advanced Field Effect Devices |
4 |
| 0301-726 |
Mixed Signal IC Design |
4 |
| 0301-711 |
Advanced Carrier Injector Transistors |
4 |
| 0301-730 |
Advanced Analog IC Design |
4 |
| Choose one of the following: |
|
| |
Thesis |
9 |
| |
Graduate Paper |
5 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours |
45-49 |
Electrical engineering (integrated electronics option), MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-603 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
3 |
| EEEE-610 |
Analog Electronics |
3 |
| EEEE-711 |
Advanced Carrier-Injection Devices |
3 |
| EEEE-712 |
Advanced Field-Effect Devices |
3 |
| EEEE-713 |
Solid-State Physics |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| Second Year |
| EEEE-726 |
Mixed-Signal IC Design |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (signal and image processing option), MS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course |
Qtr. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| 0301-702 |
Random Signals and Noise |
4 |
| 0301-703 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
| 0301-887 |
Digital Signal Processing |
4 |
| 0301-768 |
Adaptive Signal Processing |
4 |
| 0301-779 |
Digital Image Processing |
4 |
| 0301-749 |
Speech and Image Compression |
4 |
| 0301-770 |
Pattern Recognition |
4 |
| 0301-803 |
Digital Video Processing |
4 |
| Choose one of the following: |
|
| |
Thesis |
9 |
| |
Graduate Paper |
5 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours |
|
Electrical engineering (signal and image processing option), MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course |
Sem. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| EEEE-603 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
3 |
| EEEE-602 |
Random Signals and Noise |
3 |
| EEEE-678 |
Digital Signal Processing |
3 |
| EEEE-779 |
Image Processing |
3 |
| EEEE-770 |
Pattern Recognition |
3 |
| EEEE-780 |
Digital Video Processing |
3 |
| Second Year |
| |
Electives |
6 |
| EEEE-790 |
MSEE Thesis |
6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours |
30 |
Electrical engineering (robotics option), MS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course |
Qtr. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| 0301-702 |
Random Signals and Noise |
4 |
| 0301-703 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
| 0301-885 |
Principles of Robotics |
4 |
| 0301-847 |
Artifical Intelligence Explorations |
4 |
| 0301-761 |
Modern Control Theory |
4 |
| 0301-836 |
Biorobotics/Cybernetics |
4 |
| 0301-895 |
Advanced Robotics |
4 |
| Choose one of the following: |
|
| |
Thesis |
9 |
| |
Graduate Paper |
5 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours |
|
Electrical engineering (MEMS option), MS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course |
Qtr. Cr. Hrs. |
|---|
| First Year |
| 0301-702 |
Random Signals and Noise |
4 |
| 0301-703 |
Matrix Methods in Electrical Engineering |
4 |
| 0301-789 |
Fundamentals of MEMS |
4 |
| 0301-799 |
Nano and Microengineering |
4 |
| 0301-760 |
Modern Control Theory |
4 |
| 0301-798 |
Microfluidic MEMS |
4 |
| 0301-804 |
MEMS Evaluation |
4 |
| Choose one of the following: |
|
| |
Thesis |
9 |
| |
Graduate Paper |
5 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours |
|
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to the MS program in electrical engineering, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university in an engineering or a related field,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) from all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher,
- Submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE),
- Submit two letters of reference from individuals well qualified to judge the candidate's ability for graduate study, and
- Complete a graduate application.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Candidates with a bachelor of science degree in non-electrical engineering fields may be considered for admission, however, they may be required to undertake bridge courses to ensure they are adequately prepared for graduate studies in electrical engineering.
Additional information
Graduation requirements
The MS degree is awarded upon the successful completion of an approved graduate program consisting of a minimum of 45 quarter credit hours with a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Under certain circumstances, a student chooses or may be required to complete more than the minimum number of credits.