Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering

The field of Electrical Engineering (EE) is dedicated to the study of electromagnetic phenomena, principles, and applications. It encompasses the production, transmission, distribution, utilization, and control of electrical energy, along with related materials and equipment production technologies.

Major Field Introduction

The field of Electrical Engineering includes:

• Scientific research and engineering technology involved in the planning, design, safe, reliable, and economical operation, automatic control, and market-oriented operation of power and related energy systems throughout the entire process of electricity production, transmission, and utilization.
• Research and engineering technology related to the design, manufacturing, operation, measurement, and control of various electrical devices.
• Research and engineering technology related to improving the performance and production processes of various electrical materials, as well as developing new materials.

Disciplinary Directions

Around the national science and technology development strategy, major national energy needs, and significant scientific issues in the field of electrical engineering, five disciplinary directions have been established:

1. Power Systems and Automation: Focused on research areas such as power system reliability, smart grid protection and automation, smart distribution, safety of new energy power systems, and efficient utilization of multi-energy interconnection.
2. Power Electronics and Power Transmission: Concentrated on areas like the reliability of power converters and systems, new power electronic devices, high-power density electric drives and applications, new energy power conversion, and extreme condition power conversion.
3. Motors and Control: Emphasizing research on new energy generation equipment and its reliable operation and control, special motors and control, new types of motors and energy-saving, and electrification of new energy vehicles.
4. High Voltage and Insulation: Focusing on research into the safety of external insulation and defense against natural disasters in transmission and distribution, transient overvoltage and the prevention in large power grids, smart transmission and distribution equipment, the Internet of Things and big data analysis of transmission and distribution equipment, and advanced electrical materials.
5. Electrical Theory and New Technologies: Highlighting research in electromagnetic theory and electromagnetic compatibility, bioelectrical technology, new power generation and storage, wireless power transmission, and so on.

Training Objectives

The Electrical Engineering degree aims at the production, transmission, distribution, conversion, and utilization of electrical energy, as well as the demand for high-level talents in related fields. It cultivates innovative, professional, and composite high-quality engineering and management talents with lofty ideals and international perspectives, aligning with the coordinated development of knowledge, abilities, and qualities.

Specific Requirements

Students should:

1. Adhere to the Party's basic line and policies, have good professional ethics, dedication, scientific rigor, truth-seeking, and practical learning attitudes and work styles, as well as good physical and mental qualities and adaptability to the environment.
2. Familiarize themselves with the basic theories, advanced technical methods, and modern technological means in the field of electrical engineering, understand the current state of technology development and the trends of the field, and be familiar with the working processes and relevant professional and technical standards.
3. Have the ability for independent learning and lifelong learning, be able to comprehensively apply the knowledge they have learned, and possess the ability to independently engage in engineering design, implementation, research, development, and management in a certain field, and have good organizational and coordination abilities.

Education System and Length of Study

The Master's program in Electrical Engineering has a duration of 3 years, with a study period generally ranging from 3 to 5 years. During the study period, the course learning segment should not be less than 1 year.

Curriculum

The Master's program in Electrical Engineering follows a credit system. The minimum course credits required are 28, with compulsory courses comprising no less than 14 credits, and compulsory public courses no less than 6 credits, and compulsory professional courses no less than 8 credits.

Credit Requirements

Other training components include:

• Attending academic, professional, and ideological education reports for 6 times (1 credit)
• Professional practice (6 credits)
• Innovation and entrepreneurship activities (1 credit)
• Thesis proposal (1 credit) Overall, 9 credits.

Specific Course Settings

The curriculum includes a variety of courses, such as:

• Public Compulsory Courses
• Professional Compulsory Courses
• Elective Courses in the Major
• Public Elective Courses

Professional Practice

For graduate students of professional Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with more than 2 years of working experience, the professional practice duration should be no less than 6 months. For those without 2 years of working experience, the professional practice duration should be no less than 1 year.

Modes of Professional Practice

The professional practice integrates the principles of combining concentrated and distributed practice, combining off-campus practice with on-campus practice, combining mentor arrangements with unified arrangements by the school, and integrating professional practice with thesis work.

Process Management of Professional Practice

The practice plan should generally be formulated in the first week of the second semester, jointly developed by the supervisor(s) and the Master's graduate student, and filled out by the student using the "Master's Graduate Student Professional Practice Plan Form".

Mid-term Assessment

After completing the courses, graduate students of Master's degree in Electrical Engineering undergo mid-term assessments. Failure in the assessment will disqualify them from applying for thesis defense.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Activities

Students are encouraged to engage in various research innovation and entrepreneurial practice activities, such as research innovation projects, entrepreneurial practice projects, subject competitions, cultivation of key innovation and entrepreneurship teams, and academic activities for brand innovation practice.

Thesis Work

The selection of thesis topics should directly stem from practical production or have a clear engineering application background. The research outcomes should possess practical application value, and the problems to be addressed should involve a certain level of technical difficulty and workload.

Topic Selection

The chosen topic should have a certain theoretical depth and advancement, with a specific and focused theme, avoiding broad and general topics.

Thesis Proposal

The proposal should be completed by the end of the third semester and is a part of the mid-term assessment. The proposal should contain over 3,000 words and include literature review, research objectives, content, and technical approach, innovation and key issues, expected goals, feasibility analysis, and references.

Thesis Format and Content Requirements

The thesis can take the form of research reports, product development, engineering design, applied research, engineering/project management, etc. The thesis content should include introduction, research methods, data analysis of materials, strategies or recommendations, and conclusion.

Thesis Quality Requirements

The thesis work should have a certain level of technical difficulty and depth, and the results should be advanced and practical. The thesis work should be independently completed under the guidance of the supervisor, with a full workload.

Thesis Review, Defense, and Degree Application

Applications for thesis defense are generally submitted in the sixth semester after enrollment in the graduate program. Thesis defense must be completed within the university, and the evaluation criteria mainly consider its engineering background, practicality, comprehensiveness, and innovation.

Degree Conferral

Upon completion of the study period, and the attainment of the required credits with satisfactory grades, as well as the fulfillment of prescribed training components such as practical experiences and thesis completion, the graduate student in the field of electrical engineering is eligible for the master's degree certificate from Chongqing University.