Michigan Technological University

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Master of Science Degree Requirements

Below is a brief overview of degree requirements within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. For an full explanation of requirements please visit the Graduate School, Master of Science requirements page.

General Requirements

MS Options

  • Choose an a plan. (A, B, or D)
  • Present a research/project proposal. (A or B)
  • Complete a thesis or project. (A or B)
  • Complete an oral thesis or project defense. (A or B)
  • File the oral examination form. Use the Pre-defense and Verification of Degree Requirements Completion form for all MS degree options.

Thesis Option (Plan A)

This plan requires a research thesis prepared under the supervision of an advisor. A thesis describes a research investigation and its results. The minimum requirements are as follows:

  • A minimum of 30 approved credits is required
  • 20 credit minimum of course work
    • 12 credit minimum EE5000-6000 series
    • 9 credit maximum 4000 series
    • 3 credit minimum 4000 or higher level courses outside the department
    • 3 credit maximum EE 5805 (directed study)
  • 6 to 10 Research credits EE 5990
  • Approval of your Advisor

Report Option (Plan B)

This plan requires a report describing the results of an independent study project. Of the minimum total of 30 credits, at least 24 must be earned in course work other than the project.

  • A minimum of 30 approved credits is required
  • 24 credit minimum of course work
    • 12 credit minimum EE5000-6000 series
    • 12 credit maximum 4000 series
    • 3 credit minimum 4000 or higher level courses outside the department
    • 3 credit maximum EE 5805 (directed study)
  • 2 to 6 project credits EE 5991
  • Approval of your Advisor

Coursework Option - No Oral Examination (Plan D)

This plan requires the minimum of 30 credits be earned through course work. Research credits taken by students in Plan D may not be counted as course-work credits.

  • A minimum of 30 approved credits is required
  • 30 credit minimum of course work
    • 18 credit minimum EE5000-6000 series
    • 9 credit maximum 4000 series
    • Seminar not required, but up to 2 credits allowed
    • 3 credit minimum 4000 or higher level courses outside the department
    • 3 credit maximum EE 5805 (directed study)
  • Approval of your Advisor

En-Route MS Degree

For students going directly from BS to PhD, the Graduate Program Committee recommends granting an en-route MS degree on completion of the following requirements:

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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