Program Overview

Online M.S. in Electrical Engineering

The Online M.S. in Electrical Engineering is a 30-credit program designed for engineers who want to stay ahead of fast-moving technological changes. With specialized coursework in various electrical engineering areas, students gain the tools to lead in many industrial, high-tech, manufacturing, and defense-related fields.

Degree Overview

• Delivery Format: online
• Required Credits: 30

Program Description

The Electrical Engineering Master's Degree at NJIT is built for professionals who want to deepen their expertise in designing, optimizing, and managing modern electrical devices, systems, and networks. This fully online program prepares graduates with advanced skills in or at the intersection of Telecommunications, Digital Signal Processing, Machine Intelligence, Computer Networks and Security, Energy and Power Systems, and Robotics, Self-driving Vehicles, Intelligent Systems, and Data Engineering.

Why Choose NJIT for Your Electrical Engineering Master's Degree?

NJIT is ranked among the top engineering schools in the nation, with a long-standing reputation for excellence in applied learning and research. The university is among the nation's most elite and productive research institutions, as reflected by its R1 status.

Opportunities Offered by the Program

• Fully Online and Flexible: Complete your degree without disrupting your career.
• Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Courses cover high-demand areas.
• Faculty with Real-World Experience: Learn from professors actively involved in research and consulting across major industries.
• Customizable Learning Path: Develop a personalized path to the degree, with the ability to integrate courses from electrical engineering with other engineering disciplines, computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or management.
• GRE Optional: A simplified application process makes it easier to apply.
• ECE Department Fellowships: The ECE Department awards merit-based fellowships to MS students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Program Overview

The curriculum blends theory and application, helping students bridge the gap between design and implementation.

• Total credits: 30
• Completion time: 2 years
• Format: Online only

Key Curriculum Highlights

You'll complete foundational and elective courses that reflect today's most in-demand knowledge areas. There are two core courses, plus eight electives. This structure gives students flexibility to choose topics of their interest and get ready for multidisciplinary work and career.

Specialized Learning Areas

The program allows for optional concentration paths such as:

• Communication, Signal Processing and Machine Intelligence (CSM): Prepare for careers in data and image processing, analysis, and communication of information in multiple modalities.
• Computer Systems and Networking (CSNW): Study existing and new computer systems and networks to increase performance and speed, improve reliability and privacy, and adapt to new computing platforms.
• Energy, Power Systems and Sustainability (EPSS): Understand power systems analysis and design, as well as advancements in energy generation, storage, transmission, and distribution.
• Robotics, Intelligent Systems and Data Engineering (RID): Gain experience in developing autonomous and self-driving systems that are able to navigate while perceiving, understanding, and responding to the environment.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

• Electrical engineers seeking advancement in a technical or leadership role.
• Engineering professionals transitioning to roles in telecommunications, power systems, robotics, control systems, or data/signal processing systems.
• Recent STEM graduates who want to enter the workforce with in-demand skills in electrical engineering.
• Professionals in adjacent fields looking to expand into electrical systems design and management.

What You'll Learn

Graduates of NJIT's Electrical Engineering Master's Degree will develop:

• Advanced technical knowledge in areas such as telecommunications, signal and image processing, control, and networks.
• Practical circuit, device, and system design, as well as testing using state-of-the-art technology and simulation software.
• Understanding new designs and architectures of electrical systems across power, communications, and control applications.
• Leadership and project management skills to lead interdisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving skills for tackling real-world challenges in fast-evolving technologies and environments.

Career Outcomes

Electrical engineers are critical to innovation in nearly every industry. Earning a master's degree in electrical engineering positions you for leadership roles and specialized positions in high-demand sectors. Typical career paths include:

• Electrical Engineer: Design, analyze, and improve electrical systems across industries.
• Systems Engineer: Integrate and test complex embedded systems in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, healthcare, and other sectors.
• Power Systems Engineer: Design and develop smart grids, transmission networks, and renewable energy infrastructure.
• Control Systems Engineer: Design feedback and intelligent systems in robotics, automotive, transportation, aviation, and industrial automation.
• Telecommunications Engineer: Develop communication networks and infrastructure for wireless and fiber-optic systems, using analog, digital, and computing technologies.
• Signal Processing Specialist: Devise and implement data and signal processing algorithms and systems for applications such as radar, speech, imaging, medical diagnostics, and acoustics.

Admissions Requirements

The Online M.S. in Electrical Engineering accepts students for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

• A bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, or a closely related field, from an accredited school.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 is required (conditional admission may be available for lower GPAs).
• GRE scores are optional, and additional materials may include transcripts, resume, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
• International applicants must submit English proficiency scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the admission requirements? You'll need a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, or a closely related field, from an accredited school. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
• Is there a difference between a degree earned online and one earned on campus? No, your diploma does not specify that the degree was completed online. The program and academic standards match those on campus.
• What career paths can this degree open? Graduates can move into roles like electrical engineer, electronics engineer, aerospace systems designer, or advance into leadership in fields such as telecommunications, renewable energy, or microelectronics. Median salaries in these fields are often above $120,000.

Electrical Engineering Salaries

• $134,856: Mid-Career Salary, National Average
• $146,389: Mid-Career Salary, NYC Metro Area

Core Faculty

The program is led by a team of distinguished professors with expertise in various areas of electrical engineering, including:

• Abdi, Ali
• Akansu, Ali
• Ansari, Nirwan
• Carpinelli, John
• Dhawan, Atam
• Friedland, Bernard
• Grebel, Haim
• Haimovich, Alexander
• Hou, Edwin
• Kam, Moshe
• Savir, Jacob
• Zhou, Mengchu