Program Overview
and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with a unique focus on entrepreneurship. Students learn electrical engineering principles, entrepreneurship fundamentals, and engage in project-based learning, including patent development. Graduates are highly sought after in the high-tech, energy, and other industries, and boast a high job placement rate.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Combined Electrical Engineering Degrees program at the University of North Texas offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. The program emphasizes hands-on, project-oriented learning, integrating theoretical concepts with practical insights. It is the first program in the nation to feature an integrated entrepreneurship requirement at the Ph.D. level, encouraging students to engage in intellectual property creation and patent development. Students will earn a minor in Entrepreneurship from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business in addition to their doctoral degree, equipping them with the knowledge to successfully bring their ideas and research to the marketplace.
Teaching:
The program features "learning-to-learn" experiences in projects taught jointly by industry and university personnel. Active learning is emphasized, focusing on the knowledge and skills needed for success in future careers. The department's design projects are integrated into coursework, providing students with opportunities to develop creative solutions to contemporary engineering challenges.
Careers:
Graduates of the Combined Electrical Engineering Degrees program are prepared for careers in various sectors, including high-tech, energy, defense, finance, transportation, and government. They are highly sought after by companies developing computers, semiconductor integrated circuits and devices, telecommunications systems, aerospace and aviation systems, imaging techniques, sensors, and wireless networks. The program boasts a high job placement rate, with graduates finding positions in academia, industry, and research organizations.
Other:
The Electrical Engineering program at UNT is housed in Discovery Park, a 300-acre research facility that brings together laboratories, offices, and classrooms to foster creativity, collaboration, and technological innovation.
