Program Overview

Overview of the MBA and MSE in Electrical Engineering Program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in electrical engineering is a concurrent program offered by Arizona State University. This program combines advanced courses in electrical engineering with a rigorous management curriculum, designed for working professionals with an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering.

Program Details

• The program allows students to earn two degrees in a shorter period of time and at a lower cost than if the two degrees were pursued separately.
• The total number of classes is 18, with each class lasting 7.5 weeks.
• The total credit hours required for the program is 56.

Curriculum

The program's curriculum includes:

• Business-focused courses that develop leadership skills and improve knowledge of advanced business strategies.
• Engineering-focused courses that explore advanced and specialized electrical engineering topics.
• Courses may include:
  • Advanced Silicon Processing
  • Artificial Neural Computation Systems
  • Create and Deliver Customer Value: Marketing Management
  • Decisions, Market Structure and Games: Managerial Economics
  • Digital Systems and Circuits
  • Ethical Issues for Managers
  • Fast Computing Electromagnetics
  • Finance: The Art of Managing Resources

Career Opportunities

Completing the MBA and MSE in electrical engineering equips students with the skills needed to thrive in various industries, including:

• Business
• Finance
• STEM
• Engineering
• Career examples include:
  • Business consultant
  • Electrical engineer
  • Energy manager
  • Engineering manager
  • Finance advisor
  • HR manager
  • Information technology manager
  • Investment banker
  • Nuclear engineer

Faculty and Research

• The W. P. Carey School of Business faculty is passionate about innovative research and impact.
• The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering faculty includes members who have been honored with the highest awards in their fields.
• Faculty milestones include:
  • National Academy of Construction members
  • National Academy of Engineering members
  • National Academy of Inventors members
  • National Academy of Sciences member
  • Nobel laureate
  • Renowned journal publications
  • Speakers at national conferences

Admission Requirements

• Program acceptance is contingent upon meeting all requirements of the Office of Graduate Education, as well as the competitive admission requirements of the W. P. Carey MBA and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering MSE in electrical engineering programs.
• Application requirements include:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Application essay
  • Official transcripts
  • Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
  • Two letters of reference
• Additional application information:
  • An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• The tuition calculator can be used to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Accreditation and Rankings

• The W. P. Carey School of Business and Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering have received peer-reviewed programmatic honors from the U.S. News & World Report.
• Rankings include:
  • #1 best online master's in electrical engineering programs
  • #3 best online general management MBA programs
  • Top 10 best online MBA programs in marketing
  • Top 10 best online master's in industrial engineering programs

Conclusion

The MBA and MSE in electrical engineering program at Arizona State University offers a unique opportunity for working professionals to earn two degrees in a shorter period of time and at a lower cost. With a rigorous management curriculum and advanced courses in electrical engineering, this program equips students with the skills needed to thrive in various industries. The faculty and research opportunities available through the W. P. Carey School of Business and Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering provide students with a rich learning environment and prepare them for success in their chosen careers.