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The electrical engineering department at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering provides a professional master's program culminating in an MSE degree. Students can pursue graduate studies across six specialized fields:control systems (available only for on-campus students, excluding online programs)power systems and energy engineeringelectromagnetic fields, antenna technology, and microwave circuitselectronic and mixed-signal integrated circuit designphotonics and solid-state electronicssignal analysis and communication systemsAn online dual degree option combines the MBA with the MSE in electrical engineering. Prospective students can find details on the W. P. Carey School of Business concurrent degrees webpage.STEM-OPT eligibility for F-1 visa holdersInternational students may qualify for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training period. This extended OPT opportunity enables participants to enhance their professional capabilities within the U.S. market. Those considering the STEM-OPT extension should verify program eligibility through ASU's International Students and Scholars Center portal.Note: The STEM-OPT extension is exclusively for F-1 visa holders and doesn't apply to ASU Online degree candidates.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
The decision to admit a student who has earned a bachelor's degree from a program accredited by ABET to a master's degree program in electrical engineering is based on a number of factors. A minimum requirement is an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the student's last two years of undergraduate work.
All applicants must submit: