New graduate program profile – Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Monday, April 2, 2018

Oklahoma State University is always looking to provide new and better options for those seeking to advance their education. Graduate education is more than writing a thesis or a dissertation, it is an opportunity for professionals to further their skills and expand their range of knowledge. For those who are not interested in research but would still like to enhance their education, the School of Electrical Engineering and Technology now offers a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering.

In the past, students applied for a Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering and then chose the thesis or non-thesis track. The thesis option is research focused, which means students are interested in contributing to the understanding and practice of engineering science and techniques. This path also prepares them to pursue a doctoral degree. The non-thesis plan was meant for students looking to further their engineering skills, but who were not interested in a career in academia or research. The demand for the non-thesis option became so great that it became harder for the program to provide individualized attention for both programs because of their fundamental differences. To bridge this gap, the School of Electrical Engineering and Technology worked with the Industrial Advisory Board and the Graduate College to offer a new 33 credit hour non-thesis master’s degree geared to those who want to make an impact with their professional skills. The school describes it as,

“A professional degree offered under the OSU Graduate College Professional Path (Plan II). It is intended for students who wish to enhance their professional qualifications for an enhanced engineering career in the workforce.”

The Board of Regents approved the Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering on their June 2017 meeting.

For more information about the new professional degree, visit ece.okstate.edu or contact Dr. Rama Ramakumar, director of the Engineering Energy Laboratory, atrama.ramakumar@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University is always looking to provide new and better options for those seeking to advance their education. Graduate education is more than writing a thesis or a dissertation, it is an opportunity for professionals to further their skills and expand their range of knowledge. For those who are not interested in research but would still like to enhance their education, the School of Electrical Engineering and Technology now offers a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering.

In the past, students applied for a Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering and then chose the thesis or non-thesis track. The thesis option is research focused, which means students are interested in contributing to the understanding and practice of engineering science and techniques. This path also prepares them to pursue a doctoral degree. The non-thesis plan was meant for students looking to further their engineering skills, but who were not interested in a career in academia or research. The demand for the non-thesis option became so great that it became harder for the program to provide individualized attention for both programs because of their fundamental differences. To bridge this gap, the School of Electrical Engineering and Technology worked with the Industrial Advisory Board and the Graduate College to offer a new 33 credit hour non-thesis master’s degree geared to those who want to make an impact with their professional skills. The school describes it as,

“A professional degree offered under the OSU Graduate College Professional Path (Plan II). It is intended for students who wish to enhance their professional qualifications for an enhanced engineering career in the workforce.”

The Board of Regents approved the Masters of Engineering in Electrical Engineering on their June 2017 meeting.

For more information about the new professional degree, visit ece.okstate.edu or contact Dr. Rama Ramakumar, director of the Engineering Energy Laboratory, atrama.ramakumar@okstate.edu.

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