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Master'sElectrical and Computer Engineering

A Master of Science (MS) in electrical and computer engineering from Wichita State will prepare you for high-paying, high-demand career options in avionics, process control systems, information processing and others—as well as for success in a future Ph.D. program. You’ll have access to some of the best research facilities in the country and the chance to work and research with faculty and industry professionals on campus and throughout Kansas’ largest city.

Learn how electrical and computer engineering is the right fit for you.

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Electrical Engineering student working on wires on the job.

Making your graduate education affordable

In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

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Admission to the program

The program is open to bachelor’s degree holders in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related area.

For consideration, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent score from another country) in your bachelor's degree. Students whose bachelor’s degree is from an institution outside the U.S. are required to submit official scores of the GRE General Test along with the admission application.

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

Students help modify cars for children with disabilities.

Collaborative project helps local kids with disabilities

As an engineering student, you have the opportunity to work hands-on in your industry while also making a difference in children’s lives through GoBabyGo!

The collaborative program involves engineering and physical therapy students who modify off-the-shelf toy ride-on cars for children with disabilities.

“It allows me to engage my mind. In the end you’ve done something to help someone less-fortunate than yourself,” said computer engineering major Brandon Nece.

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Curriculum

Each MSEE student chooses a major and minor specialization area. Major areas include communication and signal processing, computing systems, control systems and robotics, and power and energy systems. Any of these can also be chosen as a minor area. In addition, computing can be a minor area.

The program consists of at least 30 credit hours and offers three graduating options: thesis, project or coursework.

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Careers

Whether you’re pursuing a promotion or preparing for a Ph.D., WSU’s vast industry connections, research opportunities and unmatched facilities create an environment for our engineering students to gain the expertise that leads to dream careers.

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