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Advance your career in electrical engineering with our master's degree. Benefit from cutting-edge research opportunities and industry connections while preparing for leadership roles.

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Our Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering (MSE) will deepen your knowledge in areas such as signal processing, communications, power systems and electronics. You can specialize this degree program by selecting from multiple concentrations in telecommunications, communications engineering, power and energy engineering, opto-electronics and more.

The program offers a blend of theoretical and hands-on learning, preparing you for advanced responsibilities in industry or further academic research. Research funders include the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Office of Naval Research and various companies, including Raytheon and Intel.

Program Quick Facts

  • Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Waiver Available
  • High Return on Investment
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid Available
  • STEM-Designated Degree Program

Master's in Electrical Engineering Curriculum

The MSE in Electrical Engineering is a 30-credit master's degree. Graduate students can choose to complete a thesis or non-thesis option.

Concentrations

  • Information Systems (Telecommunications)
  • Information Systems (Communications Engineering)
  • Power and Energy Engineering
  • Opto-Electronics
  • Other*

For a complete list of courses and academic requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.

*Must speak with the graduate coordinator.

The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department participates in the Graduate Master's Co-op Option in Engineering. 

A Co-op work Experience offers an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in new, authentic contexts. Co-op participation at the graduate level is voluntary, and most students seek out the professional experience to deepen their education, develop new skills, and determine how theory and practice work together. The policies below are specific to the Engineering Graduate Co-op Program.

For detailed information about the Co-op Program and Curriculum requirements, please see the Graduate Catalog Engineering Co-op page.

Credit Requirements

For students who started their program Fall 2023 and beyond.

Non-Thesis Option

CoursesCredits
Core Requirements9
Technical Electives18
Advanced Project3
Total credit hours30 credits
Thesis Option
CoursesCredits
Core Requirements9
Technical Electives15
Thesis6
Graduate Seminar EECE.6010 
Total credit hours30 credits

Required Courses (Choose 3 of the Following) 
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EECE.5070Electromagnetic Waves and Materials3
EECE.5080Quantum Electronics for Engineers3
EECE.5090Linear Systems Analysis3
EECE.5130Control Systems3
EECE.5150Power Electronics3
EECE.5200Computer-Aided Engineering Analysis 3
EECE.5430Introduction to Communications Theory3
EECE.5840Probability and Random Processes3
EECE.5840Solid State Electronics3
Total 9
Concentration Courses (Choose 3 of the Following)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total9
Information Systems (Telecommunications)
EECE.5100Digital Signal Processing3
EECE.5110Medical Imaging Diagnosis3
EECE.5460Computer Telecommunications3 
EECE.5480Coding and Information Theory 3
EECE.5820Wireless Communications3
EECE.5860Stochastic Modeling in Telecommunications3
EECE.6170Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Communications Networks3
EECE.6180Performance of Wireless Communication Networks3
EECE.6610Local Area / Computer Networking3
EECE.6850Statistical Theory of Communications 3
EECE.6870Stochastic Estimation3
EECE.6880Theoretical Acoustics3
Information Systems (Communications Engineering)
EECE.5330Microwave Engineering3
EECE.5460Computer Telecommunications3
EECE.5480Coding and Information Theory3
EECE.5710Radar Systems3
EECE.5820Wireless Communications3
EECE.5860Stochastic Modeling in Telecommunications 3
EECE.6170Modeling and Simulation Techniques for Communication Networks3
EECE.6180Performance of Wireless Communications Networks3
EECE.6610Local Area/Computer Networking3
EECE.6840Time Series Analysis3
EECE.6850Statistical Theory of Communications3
EECE.6870Stochastic Estimation 3
Power and Energy Engineering 
EECE.5140Power Systems Transmission 3
EECE.5150Power Electronics3
EECE.5160Advanced Machine Theory 3
EECE.5250Power Systems Distribution3
EECE.5280Alternative Energy Sources3
EECE.5290Electric Vehicle Technology3
EECE.6150Solid State Drives Systems3
EECE.6160Computational Power Analysis 3
Opto-Electronics*
EECE.5080Quantum Electronics for Engineers3
EECE.5180Electromagnetic Materials for Optical Engineering3
EECE.5190Engineering of Submicron Machines3
EECE.5230/4230Introduction to Solid State Electronics3
EECE.5320Computational Electromagnetics3
EECE.5830Wave Propagation in Plasmas3
EECE.5900Fiber Optic Communications3
EECE.5950Solid State Electronics3
EECE.6070Electromagnetics of Complex Media3
EECE.6080Scattering and Diffraction of EM Waves3
EECE.6100Optics for Information Processing3
PHYS.6310Non-Linear Optics3

*Opto-Electronics is an option in cooperation with the Department of Physics, and may be pursued by students enrolled in the MS Eng in EE program. This option contains required and recommended courses designed to provide a fundamental background in optical devices and systems, as well as in optical physics and in the electro-optical properties of materials.

In addition to the required three core courses, students pursuing this option must take Electro-Optics and Integrated Optics and two other courses from the above list.

Updated 5/23/25

Why Study Electrical Engineering at UMass Lowell?

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Research Opportunities

The program encourages participation in cutting-edge research, often in collaboration with industry partners.

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Co-Op Option

Apply classroom knowledge in real-world contexts. Co-op participation is voluntary and will help deepen your education, develop new skills and determine how theory and practice work together.  Learn more about Engineering Co-op opportunities in the Graduate Catalog.

Jay Weitzen is the Interim Chair and a Professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering DEPARTMENT at UMass Lowell.

Experienced Faculty

Learn from faculty members who are active researchers and industry consultants, ensuring that the education you receive is both current and practical.

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Career Driven

Graduates of the program are highly sought after by employers, particularly in the New England region.

Electrical Engineering Career Outlook

  • +9%

    Projected new job growth

    (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

  • $127,930

    Mean annual wage for electrical engineers in MA

    (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

Where Our Graduates Work

  • Raytheon
  • BAE Systems
  • Analog Devices
  • Eversource Energy
  • RTX
  • Teradyne
  • National Grid
  • Infineon Technologies
  • Mercury Systems
  • Microchip Technology, Inc.

Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

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As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at UMass Lowell Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.

  • Application:
  • Application Fee: $75
  • Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
  • Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.
  • Test Scores: Please send test scores to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all Doctor of Philosophy programs and for the Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. It is accepted but not required for other master's applicants.

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed. To add documents before review, log in and select “Program Materials.”

International Applicants

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79+
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+
  • Duolingo: 115+
  • ASC English: Level 6+
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53+

For the TOEFL, please send your scores to EngineeringCAS using the school code B887.

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