About
The dual M.S.E. – Electrical Engineering and the M.S. – Mathematical Sciences program is designed for those who want to pursue the M.S.E. degree in Electrical Engineering or a career in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in applied Mathematics. The program prepares graduate students with complementing educational components covering electrical engineering and mathematics, which is the basis of all engineering. The students graduating from this program will be well-prepared with a well-rounded background.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNLV offers a number of program options leading to the M.S.E. degree in the Field of Electrical Engineering. Specific major areas of study currently available include: Communications, Computer Engineering, Control System Theory, Electromagnetics and Optics, Electronics, Power Systems, Signal Processing, and Solid State Materials and Devices.
Available Options
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Standard Track
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Integrated BS-MS Track
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Thesis Track
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Comprehensive Exam Track
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
Course Only Option
- Demonstrate a strong technical knowledge in chosen electrical engineering field by passing a comprehensive exam in the student's major area of study near the completion of the degree program.
Thesis Option
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering field by successfully completing course work and integrating knowledge learned in their course work into a thesis.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn independently by completing a creative or research project and reporting on this activity in a thesis which should include
- A hypothesis (or hypotheses)
- A motivation
- A set of objectives and goals
- A critical literature review
- A theoretical, experimental and/or modeling study
- A conclusion
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information orally and in writing at an acceptable level of proficiency.
Career Possibilities
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Master of Science in Engineering - Electrical Engineering and Master of Science - Mathematical Sciences
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- 2023-24, Math Courses21.41 KB
- 2022-23, Math Courses21.41 KB
- 2021-22, Math Courses18.87 KB
- 2019-2022.95 KB
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Graduate Handbooks
- Program Handbook702.41 KB
- Program Handbook155.34 KB
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Comprehensive Exam Track
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Contacts
Graduate Coordinator
Mei Yang
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering covers a wide range of modern engineering fields including wireless communication, system on chip, nanotechnology, renewable energy, and sensor networks. Our graduates receive the necessary knowledge to either design computer hardware or software, or analyze, design, and develop systems that process, communicate, interface, and display information.
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Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
The College of Engineering provides students a well-rounded foundation in several engineering disciplines for a successful career in engineering and computer science. Through the hands-on, experiential education experience we offer, students are enabled to achieve excellence in their respective fields.