Program Overview

Online Electrical Engineering, MSEE

The University of Central Florida offers a fully online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) program, designed for working professionals and military members. This program provides the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of electrical engineering through a focus area of study.

Program Overview

The online MSEE program is positioned to replenish an aging workforce and meet the growing need for electrical engineers in all industries. The program is designed to be completed in 30 credit hours, with in-state tuition at $327.32 per credit hour and out-of-state tuition at $1,234.15 per credit hour.

Areas of Specialization

In this program, students can choose from several technical areas of specialization, including:

• Electromagnetics and Optics (EO)
• Signal Processing and Systems (SPS)
• Micro-Systems and Nano-Systems (MNS)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the online MSEE program are uniquely set up to support the nation's space infrastructure, with potential career paths including:

• Electrical Engineer
• Hardware Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Principle Electrical Engineer
• Principle Engineer
• Robotic Engineer
• Engineering Manager

Course Overview

The program includes courses such as:

Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition

Preliminaries of machine learning and pattern recognition, classification and regression, Neural Networks, decision tree classifiers, unsupervised learning, and other state-of-the-art topics.

Power Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits

Fundamental understanding of modern power semiconductor devices and integrated circuits (ICs) in relation to their applications in power electronics systems.

Laser Engineering

Principles of laser amplification and oscillations; design of lasers; general characteristics of excitation systems.

Skills and Knowledge

The online MSEE program equips students with advanced knowledge and tools of a highly skilled electrical engineer, including expertise in emerging technologies, smart systems, and energy-efficient design. Students learn to apply engineering principles in power systems, signal processing, embedded systems, and more.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: December 1

Career Projections

The online MSEE program has a high demand field with industry connections into the space industry and more, with 83 annual job openings and an 8% job growth rate between 2024-2034.