Electronics Engineering, M.S.

Dr. Prathap Basappa, Program Coordinator
pbasappa@nsu.edu
(757) 823-0043
 

The Master of Science in Electronics Engineering program offers a rigorous and high quality graduate education that prepares students for successful professional careers in engineering.  Award-winning engineering faculty guide and mentor students to become innovative researchers and leaders for a technology driven global society. 

Standard M.S. Program 

The M.S. program requires 30 graduate credit hours of course work including a thesis or a project. The 30 credits include 15 credits of core courses for all students. Thesis students need 9 elective course credits and 6 thesis credits. Non-thesis students need 12 elective credits and 3 project credits. All degree requirements must be completed within four calendar years.

Full-time students with a B.S. degree in Engineering should expect to complete the M.S. degree with thesis in 2 years and non-thesis in 1-1/2 years. A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required for graduation.

Accelerated Online Program

The Accelerated Online program is designed for the adult learner, especially working professionals who wish to further their skills in an online format for students interested in Biomedical Engineering and Microelectronics and Photonics Engineering.Courses are offered in 7-week formats that allow flexibility to take one or two courses per term.  Students can complete their degree in 10-months. For more information on this option see our website.

B.S./M.S. Accelerated Program

The Accelerated Master of Science in Electronics Engineering program allows promising students enrolled in the BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering program to gain admission to the Accelerated Master of Science program in Electronics Engineering at Norfolk State University. Students that meet the eligibility requirements can enter the program, and upon designation of senior standing in the Engineering curriculum, can take any 500-level course with subject designation EEN or OEN for dual-credit toward the BS and MS degree programs. A maximum of 12 credits may be dual-counted toward the BS and MS degree requirements. Upon completion of the Accelerated Master of 
Science in Electronics program, students will have earned the BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the MS in Electronics Engineering degrees. The dual-counted courses allow completion of the combined degrees on an accelerated time-scale. 

Assistantships

Financial assistance for graduate studies can include federal and state financial aid. The Engineering Department awards a number of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and laboratory assistantships each semester. Renewals of these awards are subject to semester and annual reviews and available funding. In general, the awards are available only for four semesters.

Expected Learning Outcomes

The program’s Student Learning Outcomes are as follows:

• Outcome 1: Program graduates will be able to analyze and solve advanced engineering problems.
• Outcome 2: Program graduates will be able to apply knowledge to design and/or produce effective and comprehensive solutions to complex engineering problems and applications.
• Outcome 3: For thesis students only: Program graduates will be able to conduct original and independent research.
• Outcome 4: Program graduates will be able to explore new and advanced technologies in engineering.
• Outcome 5: Program graduates will be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be able to present their ideas and designs in a professional setting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Outcome 6: Program graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and display commitment to professionalism.

Admissions

M.S. Degree Requirements

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or optical engineering from an accredited institution. Science and Technology majors should consult the Graduate Program Coordinator for additional prerequisite courses.

Undergraduate GPA 3.0/4.0 or better.

How to Apply

Apply online and include the following:

• Official transcripts. For international applicants, we require an official, evaluated transcripts from an approved agency such as the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• TOEFL/IELTS score of 79/6.5 or better (for international students)
• Non-refundable application fee.
• GRE scores of 155 or better in each section of verbal and quantitative, and 3.5 or better for the analytical section. GRE scores may be waived for applicants who majored in electrical, electronics, or optical engineering and earned at least a 3.2 GPA in engineering courses.  The GRE also may be waived based on other student credentials.

The Departmental Graduate Committee will make the final selection for admission and assistantship and scholarship awards.

B.S./M.S. Degree Requirements

1. Minimum CGPA:  3.0/4.0
2. Minimum CGPA: 3.0/4.0 across all Engineering courses
3. Enrolled in BS.EEE or BS.EEE.DNIMAS program
4. Completion of second year BS.EEE courses:  EEN-202, EEN-211, and EEN-231
5. Personal Statement of motivation and career objectives (1 page)
6. Resume to include experience and qualifications
7. Letter of Reference from one (1) Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Faculty

How to Apply

Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Prathap Basappa at pbasappa@nsu.edu.

Engineering Program -Thesis and Project Options - Standard

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Thesis Option:

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Subject Area	Credits
Core	15
Elective	9
Thesis/Project	6
Total Credit Hours	30

Non-Thesis Option:

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Subject Area	Credits
Core	15
Elective	12
Thesis/Project	3
Total Credit Hours	30

Core Courses:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses
EEN 531	Microcontrollers	3
EEN 551	Communications Systems	3
EEN 581	Analog Integrated Circuits	3
EEN 610	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	3
EEN 683	Advanced Topics in Vlsi	3
Track
Engineering Track Requirements		15
Biomedical/Modeling & Simulation
Microelectronics and Photonics
Total Credits		30

Tracks

Biomedical Engineering Elective Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EEN 541	Biomedical Engineering Devices & Systems	3
EEN 582	Bioelectrics	3
EEN 590	Research Methods	1
EEN 601	Systems Modeling	3
EEN 691	Advanced Topics II	3
EEN 697	Masters Project	3
EEN 698	Master's Thesis I	3
EEN 699	Master's Thesis II	3

Microelectronics and Photonics Elective Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EEN 562	Semiconductor Processing Technology	3
EEN 590	Research Methods	1
EEN 614	Neural Networks	3
EEN 621	Electromagnetic Field Theory	3
EEN 646	Wireless Communications	3
EEN 6XX	Contact department for specific course information	3
EEN 663	Solid State Devices	3
EEN 690	Advanced Topics I	3
EEN 691	Advanced Topics II	3
EEN 697	Masters Project	3
EEN 698	Master's Thesis I	3
EEN 699	Master's Thesis II	3
OEN 520	Optical Design and Instrumentation	3
OEN 530	Optical Materials	3
OEN 540	Lasers and Photonics	3
OEN 560	Optical Communications I	3
OEN 580	Quantum Mechanics	3
OEN 630	Opto-Electronic Devices	3

SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
EEN XXX	Core Course 1	3
EEN XXX	Core Course 2	3
EEN XXX	Core Course 3	3
EEN XXX	Elective Course 1	3
	Credits	12
Spring
EEN XXX	Core Course 4	3
EEN XXX	Core Course 5	3
EEN XXX	Elective 2	3
EEN XXX	Elective 3	3
	Credits	12
Second Year
Fall
EEN 697 or EEN 698	Masters Project (Project Students Only) or Master's Thesis I	3
EEN XXX	Elective (Project Students Only)
	Credits	3
Spring
EEN 699	Master's Thesis II Thesis Students only	3
	Credits	3
	Total Credits	30

Microelectronics and Photonics - Accelerated Online

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Subject Area	Credits
Core Courses	15
Elective Courses	15
Total Credit Hours	30

Core Courses 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EEN 531	Microcontrollers	3
EEN 551	Communications Systems	3
EEN 581	Analog Integrated Circuits	3
EEN 610	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	3
EEN 683	Advanced Topics in Vlsi	3

Sample Course Sequence

The plan of study starts with the entry term.  Below is a sample sequence of study for a fall mini-term 1 start. Elective courses are offered on a rotating basis. 

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
Fall Mini-Term 1
EEN 581	Analog Integrated Circuits	3
EEN 610	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	3
Fall Mini-Term 2
EEN 551	Communications Systems	3
EEN 603	Pc Based Instrumentation	3
	Credits	12
Spring
Spring Mini-Term 1
OEN 561	Optoelectronic and Photonic Devices	3
EEN 650	Microelectromechanical Systems (mems)	3
Spring Mini-Term 2
OEN 540	Lasers and Photonics	3
EEN 683	Advanced Topics in Vlsi	3
	Credits	12
Summer
Summer Mini-Term 1
EEN 531	Microcontrollers	3
EEN 562	Semiconductor Processing Technology	3
	Credits	6
	Total Credits	30

Biomedical Engineering:  Accelerated Online 

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Subject Area	Credits
Core Courses	15
Elective Courses	15
Total Credit Hours	30

Core Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EEN 531	Microcontrollers	3
EEN 551	Communications Systems	3
EEN 581	Analog Integrated Circuits	3
EEN 610	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	3
EEN 683	Advanced Topics in Vlsi	3

Sample Course Sequence

The plan of study starts with the entry term.  Below is a sample sequence of study for a fall mini-term 1 start.  Elective courses are offered on a rotating basis.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
Fall Mini-Term 1
EEN 581	Analog Integrated Circuits	3
EEN 610	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	3
Fall Mini-Term 2
EEN 551	Communications Systems	3
EEN 603	Pc Based Instrumentation	3
	Credits	12
Spring
Spring Mini-Term 1
EEN 541	Biomedical Engineering Devices/Systems	3
EEN 582	Bioelectrics	3
Spring Mini-Term 2
EEN 6XX	Elective
EEN 683	Advanced Topics in Vlsi	3
	Credits	9
Summer
Summer Mini-Term 1
EEN 531	Microcontrollers	3
EEN 614	Neural Networks	3
	Credits	6
	Total Credits	27

B.S./M.S. Electrical Engineering/Electronics Engineering - Accelerated
(Thesis Track)

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Subject Area	Credits
B.S. Electrical Engineering (including 12 dually counted credits for M.S. Degree)	128
Core Courses	15
Elective Courses	9
Thesis Courses	6
Total Credit Hours	158

B.S./M.S. Electrical Engineering/Electronics Engineering - Accelerated
(Projects Track)

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Summary of Graduation Requirements

Subject Area	Credits
B.S. Electrical Engineering Courses (including up to 12 dually counted credits for M.S. degree)	128
Core Courses	15
Elective Courses	12
Masters Project	3
Total Credit Hours	158

Dual Credit: Any 500 level courses with subject designation EEN or OEN will be eligible for credits in the BS.EEE and MS.EEE programs.  Students must achieve a B grade or higher in the designated 500-level courses to count towards MS.EEN degree requirements.  Therefore, total degree requirements range from 146 to 158.

B.S.EEE Curriculum

Students follow the B.S. Electrical Engineering curriculum until their 4th year in the undergraduate program.  Beginning in the fourth year, students should follow the curriculum below:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Senior Year (or Final Year of BS.EEE program)
EEN 431	Microcontrollers	3
or EEN 531	Microcontrollers
EEN 5XX or OEN 5XX	Engineering Restricted Electives	12
EEN 451	Communications Engineering	3
or EEN 551	Communications Systems
EEN 401	Electronics Engineering Seminar	1
EEN 499	Sr Project II	3
XXX XXX	Tier 3 Cultural Perspectives	3
EEN 498	Sr Project I	3
XXX XXX	Unrestricted Elective	3
Total Credits		31

M.S.EEN Curriculum

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
EEN 531	Microcontrollers	3
EEN 551	Communications Systems	3
EEN 581	Analog Integrated Circuits	3
EEN 610	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	3
EEN 683	Advanced Topics in Vlsi	3
EEN 698 & EEN 699	Master's Thesis I and Master's Thesis II	3-6
or EEN 697	Master's Project
EEN 5XX or OEN 5XX	Restricted Electives	9-12

_{If a student has already completed EEN 531 and/or EEN 551, as an undergraduate, these courses will be counted as dual credits for both undergraduate and graduate programs.  However, if a student has completed EEN 431 and/or EEN-451 in the undergraduate program, the student will be required to take other suitable electives to be substituted for EEN 531 and/or EEN 551 to fulfill total credit requirements for the graduate program.}