Program Overview

Electrical Engineering, M.S.

The M.S. in electrical engineering offers a flexible, forward-looking education designed for engineers pursuing advanced roles in industry or research. Led by expert faculty with real-world experience and active research portfolios, the program emphasizes hands-on learning, access to advanced labs, and opportunities to contribute to projects in areas like power systems, signal processing, and embedded systems.

Specialization Areas

• Electromagnetics and photonics
• Systems and information processing
• Wireless systems and technology

With full-time and part-time options, the degree fits the needs of working professionals and recent graduates alike. Students may choose a thesis or non-thesis track based on whether they plan to pursue research, further study, or professional advancement.

Locations Offered

• Melbourne Campus

Why Choose Florida Tech for Electrical Engineering?

Florida Tech offers a collaborative, research-driven environment where graduate students work with faculty on real-world challenges in electrical engineering. With advanced labs, small class sizes, and strong industry connections, the program prepares students to lead in emerging technologies and global engineering roles.

Learn From Leaders in the Field

As a student in this program, you will learn from world-class faculty whose expertise spans cutting-edge areas in electrical engineering. Their knowledge and experience include network security and communications, focusing on areas such as post-quantum security, 5G/B5G, IoT, and resilient communication networks.

Gain Practical Experience

Hands-on experience is a core part of the electrical engineering program at Florida Tech. Students engage in real-world applications through internships, assistantships, and research projects that extend learning beyond the classroom.

Research That Advances Your Goals

Electrical engineering graduate students pursue research aligned with their interests and career goals. Small classes and close faculty mentorship foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Department Research

Department research explores electromagnetic fields and their interaction with matter—particularly in the infrared and optical ranges. Topics include resonant phenomena such as polaritons, periodic structures, and molecular interactions.

Thesis and Non-Thesis Options

The electrical engineering master’s degree offers both thesis and non-thesis degree paths.

• The thesis provides an in-depth research experience, allowing you to explore a specific topic and contribute new insights to electrical engineering.
• The non-thesis option, the final program exam demonstrates your understanding of the technical concentration area you have chosen and readiness for professional challenges.

Study in the Heart of Florida’s High-Tech Corridor

Florida Tech’s location in a high-tech corridor makes it ideal for your electrical engineering master’s degree. The area has one of the largest high-tech workforces in the country—and that means numerous internship and employment opportunities for our students.

Join Our Global Campus Community

Florida Tech’s campus is a hub of international connection, bringing together students from across the U.S. and around the world. This dynamic environment encourages collaboration, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding—preparing you to succeed in an increasingly connected global landscape.

Admission Information

Students in the electrical engineering master’s program come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds. An applicant from a U.S. school should have a bachelor of science or equivalent degree from an electrical engineering program accredited by ABET. In evaluation of international applications, consideration is given to academic standards of the school attended and the content of the courses leading to the degree obtained.

Careers in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering graduates are in demand across industries including aerospace, automotive, medical technology, energy, electronics, and communications. Florida Tech graduates have gone on to careers at organizations like L3Harris Technologies, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Collins Aerospace, and the Florida Solar Energy Center.

Career-Focused Specializations

• Electrical engineering specializations help you build targeted expertise for careers in high-demand industries or further academic research.
• Each specialization blends advanced theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for competitive roles in high-tech sectors around the world.

Electromagnetics and Photonics

Gain skills in antenna design, radar, wave propagation, and photonics technologies like lasers and fiber optics—essential for careers in aerospace, defense, and advanced communications.

Systems and Information Processing

Focus on signal and image processing, neural networks, control systems, and systems engineering. Prepares you for roles in robotics, automation, medical imaging, and intelligent systems.

Wireless Systems and Technology

Develop expertise in wireless networks, radar, smart antennas, and sensor systems—ideal for careers in IoT, 5G, mobile infrastructure, and connected technologies.

Related Programs

• Computer Engineering, M.S.
• Systems Engineering, M.S.

Curriculum

The electrical engineering program may be tailored to a specific area of study, or it may follow the requirements for one of the available specialization areas: electromagnetics and photonics, systems and information processing, or wireless systems and technology.

• The program includes a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved graduate study and offers both thesis and non-thesis options.

Advanced Degree Options

Graduates of the master’s program often choose to pursue a Ph.D. at Florida Tech to deepen their expertise and take on advanced research challenges. A Ph.D. can expand career opportunities, increase earning potential, and open doors to leadership roles in industry, government, and academia.