Program Overview

Electrical Engineering, B.S.

The Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program at Florida Tech is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of electrical engineering. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Description

Electrical engineering is the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism, with an eye toward designing solutions to modern problems. It’s a versatile field covering components as small as a microchip and systems as vast as a major metropolitan power grid. Electrical engineers work in a variety of settings—such as government agencies and professional services firms—to develop new ways to use electrical power or improve existing products. They also direct and supervise the design, manufacturing, and implementation of electronics devices and systems.

Why Choose Florida Tech for Electrical Engineering?

A strong culture of innovation and hands-on learning means you’ll have plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice at Florida Tech. With a solid foundation in engineering concepts and the ability to demonstrate your mastery of the material, you will graduate with the confidence and competence to find success in today’s competitive marketplace. Our B.S. in electrical engineering program is part of Florida Tech’s College of Engineering and Science, a leader in engineering education.

• Study With Expert Faculty Members: Learn from an award-winning faculty with research interests and professional experiences that span the field. Not only are they compassionate, committed educators, they also are active in professional organizations.
• Get Personalized Attention in a Close-Knit Community: With a low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive a level of personalized attention that’s unheard of at other top schools for electrical engineering. Beyond small class sizes, our close-knit community allows you to form bonds with your classmates and build professional relationships with faculty and staff members.
• Learn in World-Class Academic Facilities: Florida Tech’s state-of-the-art F.W. Olin Engineering Complex features labs and classrooms outfitted with modern equipment and instrumentation, including cutting-edge electronic and communications technology.
• Gain Hands-on Experience with Internships & Projects: By nature, electrical engineering is a hands-on major. But beyond your everyday lab classes, you’ll build skills and experience through faculty-mentored research, professional internships, and a major design project.
• Find Opportunities in Florida’s High-Tech Corridor: Being in the heart of "Florida’s High-Tech Corridor" means you can find exciting internships and jobs in electrical engineering just minutes away from campus at places like NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Microsoft.

Careers in Electrical Engineering

What can you do with a degree in electrical engineering? Plenty. Our graduates go on to use their skills and knowledge in a range of industries, from aerospace to agriculture. Recruiters from top companies and engineering firms rely on talent from Florida Tech—organizations such as:

• Lockheed Martin
• L3Harris Technologies Inc.
• Alstom
• Google
• NASA-Kennedy Space Center
• Honeywell Aerospace
• Raytheon Technologies

Looking ahead to your future career can be exciting! Keep in mind that certain roles may entail additional prerequisites, such as an advanced degree.

Advanced Degree Options

After earning their Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, many of our alumni pursue graduate and professional degrees in a range of engineering and management specializations, including these programs at Florida Tech:

• Electrical Engineering, M.S.
• Human-Centered Design, M.S.
• Systems Engineering, M.S.

Curriculum

As an electrical engineering major, your coursework will expose you to the full spectrum of electrical engineering concepts, from the basic building blocks of a transistor to building a complete design system. Hands-on lab classes and team projects are also a big part of the education required for electrical engineering.

• Classes include:
  • Computer Design
  • Digital Logic
  • Signals and Systems

Senior Project Showcase

During your final year in the electrical engineering B.S. program, you’ll put everything you’ve learned into action through a senior design project. Throughout the semester, you’ll collaborate with a small team of classmates to design, develop, and prototype a complex engineering system. Then, you’ll present your project to a panel of industry experts during Florida Tech’s annual Northrop Grumman Engineering and Science Student Design Showcase.

Related Programs

You might also be interested in:

• Computer Engineering, B.S.
• Physics, B.S.
• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Student Organizations

Earning your bachelor’s in electrical engineering involves more than classroom learning. You can also make friends, meet industry professionals, attend conferences, and even participate in national design competitions through an array of campus organizations. Among Florida Tech’s 200-plus clubs and honor societies are a few that might particularly interest electrical engineer majors, including:

• Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), our student chapter
• Society of Women Engineers
• Tau Beta Pi (engineering honor society)

Accreditation

The Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. Additional information can be found on the department’s ABET information page.