The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program is designed for students seeking advanced engineering techniques and professional development skills in the field of electrical engineering. Our goal is to provide both recent graduates and professionals in the engineering community with a rigorous curriculum containing theoretical and practical engineering concepts for building additional expertise in a high paced technological society.
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be admitted to the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree program on the basis of professional and scholastic achievement, along with their aptitude for graduate study. Other qualities appropriate to graduate study are also considered. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college or university is eligible for consideration. Other technical bachelor’s degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All material must be received by The Citadel Graduate College office on or before the following dates to assure consideration to the MSEE degree program during the applicable semester.
| Semester to begin | Admission material due |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 20th |
| Summer | April 15th |
| Spring | December 1st |
For degree-seeking students:
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or approved alternative.
- Submission of official copy of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. Admission test must have been taken within the last five years. The GRE requirement can be waived if applicant has a previously earned master’s degree.
- Submission of two letters of recommendation.
For non-degree seeking professionals wanting to take graduate-level courses to fulfill professional practice requirements:
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree an ABET accredited engineering program or approved alternative.
- Permission of department is required.
Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is conferred upon those candidates who successfully complete an approved program of study consisting of 30 semester hours of graduate credit as delineated below.
Students are expected to complete all degree requirements within a six-year period from the time of registration in their first graduate course at The Citadel. Any transfer credit must have been earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSEE program. Any prerequisites for applicable courses must be met.
Graduation Requirements (non-credit bearing)
- Darkness to Light Training
- The Citadel’s Principled Leadership Seminar
Graduation Requirements (Course Requirements)
All degree candidates must:
- Complete a total of 30 credit hours of course work.
- Complete the 4 electrical and computer engineering core courses (12 hours).
- Complete 6 courses (18 hours) of elective courses. At least 2 electives (6 hours) must be chosen from the electrical and computer engineering department. The remainder (up to 4 courses) may be selected from other technical (ME or CE) or non-technical course list below. Other electives will be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the department head.
Electrical Engineering Areas of Study
Computer Engineering (Core Courses – 12 credit hours)
- ELEC 635 Adaptive Signal Processing
- ELEC 645 Data Communications Networks
- ELEC 655 Digital Communications
- ELEC 675 Computer Architecture
Electrical and Computer Engineering Electives (at least 6 credit hours)
- ELEC 605 Advanced Power Systems
- ELEC 615 Spectral Analysis
- ELEC 625 RF Systems
- ELEC 665 Fundamentals of Advanced Energy Conversion
Non-Technical Electives
Business Administration
- BADM 604 Foundations of Economics
- BADM 609 Foundation of Management and Organization
- BADM 713 Communication for Leadership
- BADM 716 Legal and Ethical Environment for Decision Makers
- BADM 722 Leadership in Organizations
Engineering Leadership and Program Management
- PMGT 650 Overview of Tech Project Management
- PMGT 651 Technical Project Planning & Scheduling
- PMGT 652 Applications in Quality Management
- PMGT 653 Tech Project Support & Operations
- PMGT 661 The Legal and Contractual Aspects of Program Management
- PMGT 671 Project Manager Leadership Development
- PMGT 672 Applied Leadership Concepts
Leadership LDRS 710 Ethics, Values and Principled Leadership
- LDRS 711 Leading Change: Organization Development and Transformation
- LDRS 712 Leading Teams: Coaching, Culture, Diversity, and Globalization
- LDRS 713 Leadership Self-Appraisal, Development and Critical Thinking
- LDRS 714 Strategic Leadership, Vision, Mission and Contemporary Issues
Transfer Credit: A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) may be transferred in from a regionally accredited college or university, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSEE program, and (3) each course has been approved by the department head. A maximum of five courses (15 credit hours) may be transferred in from Clemson University, provided: (1) grades of “B” or better were received in the courses being considered, (2) credit was earned within six years prior to admission into The Citadel MSEE program, and (3) each course has been approved by the department head.
Course/ Certificate Availability: The courses/ certificates will be offered based on student preferences/ overall demand indicated in your plan of study to be submitted after acceptance. Students should be aware course/ certificate offerings will be based on minimum class size enrollment. The Electrical and Engineering Department will continually monitor student interest to expedite completion of your program of study.
Transfer Credit from The Citadel: A maximum of 12 hours may be transferred from one Citadel graduate degree program where appropriate, provided that core degree requirements are met.
Grading: All students are subject to the Academic Standards section under Policy Information of The Citadel Graduate College catalog.
Requirements for Graduation: The degree of Master of Science in Electrical Engineering may be conferred upon those students who successfully complete the 30 hours of graduate coursework as specified above with a grade-point ratio (GPR) of 3.0 or better on hours earned at The Citadel. Completion of more than 30 credit hours of advanced graduate coursework will only be allowed for professional development, and may not be used to increase GPR to the 3.0 required for graduation.