School of Engineering Graduate STEM-designated
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
MS Master of Science
A master’s in Electrical Engineering with five concentrations, over 50 courses and only one required class, a Programmable Logic Control lab, and STEM OPT eligibility.
Tailor your degree path to your professional goals
Five concentrations, one required class
UB’s master’s in Electrical Engineering puts your career goals at the center of your education. The program has only one required class; the remaining 30 credits are free electives focused on interdisciplinary learning, allowing you the freedom and flexibility to follow your interests and prepare for the specific industry you want to enter.
Concentrations
Choose from five tracks
Biomechatronics. Power and Renewable Energy. Robotics, Automation, and PLC. Signal Processing and Communications. VLSI and Integrated Circuits.
You will work with your advisor to make a plan of study, including up to four courses that can be taken in the departments of Computer Engineering and Computer Science.
Course choice
Over 50 courses
The Electrical Engineering master’s program offers over 50 courses to choose from.
Subjects include electronics, fiber optics and networks, machine automation, medical machines, power plant fundamentals, renewable energy, and wireless cell communications.
Core
A one-credit core
The core curriculum consists of 1 credit, as students are encouraged to develop their own concentration with the help of their academic advisor.
That structure is deliberate: it leaves the remaining credits free for the interdisciplinary study your career goals call for.
Hands-on with state-of-the-art equipment
At UB you will get hands-on experience using state-of-the-art technology and laboratories, working with cutting-edge machinery including nanotechnology and signal analysis equipment. You will also have access to our Programmable Logic Control lab, where you will practice assembly line coding. Our expert faculty have decades of experience and will help you develop the knowledge and skills to create the technology of the future. Our Electrical and Electronics Lab lets you experiment with modern tools and software, giving you the skills and confidence to tackle real engineering challenges. You can also step into the Microsystem and Nanoelectronics (MicroN) Lab, where micro-scale science meets next-generation technology. From MEMS and nanoelectronics to AI-powered projects like wildfire detection, the MicroN Lab offers cutting-edge equipment and interdisciplinary research opportunities that prepare you for the future of electrical and biomedical engineering.
Admission requirements
How to apply
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by July 15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.
Program prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited university or recognized international institution
- Recommended cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.90 or higher
Required materials
- Application
- Official transcript for the last degree earned
- To be considered for a scholarship and prerequisite waivers, you must submit transcripts from each institution attended.
- In certain cases the GRE can be waived based on previous academic performance. After submitting your application and all other required documents you may be admitted without the GRE, or our admissions staff will contact you if the GRE is required for a decision.
Deadlines
A STEM-designated degree
The MS degrees offered by the School of Engineering at University of Bridgeport are classified by ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) degrees. All international students who earn an MS degree are eligible for twelve months of OPT (Optional Practical Training). At the end of those twelve months, the student and the company the student works for can apply for an extension of twenty-four additional months of work, as long as the company is an E-verify company. In summary, a graduate with an MS degree can work under OPT in the USA for a total of thirty-six months. For more information, visit International Student Services.
Program outcomes
What you will be able to do
Students in the MS Electrical Engineering program will be able to demonstrate the ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; plan and conduct laboratory experiments and interpret and report results; identify and apply concepts of engineering economics and project planning; demonstrate knowledge of contemporary global and societal issues and their relationship; and exercise strong oral and written communication skills including those needed for technical writing.
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Start your application
Applications close July 15 for fall and December 1 for spring.