Course variations

Course summary

The minimum degree requirement is 66 graduate credits beyond the bachelor's degree. The minimum credit distribution of coursework to be undertaken must be as follows depending on the option selected: 21 credits in the major area of concentration, 9 credits in an approved minor area, 6 credits in mathematics and/or quantitative methods, 18 credits of doctoral thesis, 12 credits of approved electives. The 6-credit requirement in mathematics and/or quantitative methods may be met by satisfactorily completing certain courses specified by the GPSC or by taking the minor in mathematics. When such courses also count for either the major or the minor area, the remaining credits may be taken as approved electives. The major area of concentration must be in one of the six areas approved for the PhD degree in the College. These areas are: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering. The minor is normally in another area offered in the College or in the physical sciences or mathematics or in management sciences. Consideration of any other area as a minor requires the prior approval of the GPSC. A minimum of 26 credits, excluding thesis and internship, if applicable, must be at the 700 level or higher. A minimum of 33 credits, including thesis and internship, when applicable, must be completed while enrolled at UWM in the PhD degree program. A maximum of 33 credits of coursework can be considered for transfer credits for prior graduate work including a master's degree earned at UWM or elsewhere provided the coursework taken falls within the appropriate areas. Students entering the program without a prior applicable master's degree are limited to a total maximum transfer of 9 credits for courses taken elsewhere. Independent study courses (699 and 999) may be included in the minimum course credit requirements provided GPSC approval has been obtained prior to registration in such course.

Entry requirement for international students

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these College requirements to be considered for admission to the program: Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science depending on the program area selected; Applicants with BS or MS degrees outside of engineering or computer science may be admitted with specific program-defined course deficiencies provided that the deficiencies amount to no more than two courses. The student is expected to satisfy deficiency requirements within three enrolled semesters. The deficiencies are monitored by the Graduate School and the individual graduate program unit. No course credits earned in making up deficiencies may be counted as program credits required for the degree. The undergraduate/graduate preparation including mathematics equivalent to ElecEng 234 or Math 234, or the made-up deficiencies must be sufficient to assure the Graduate Program Subcommittee that the applicant is able to proceed with advanced work directed toward the doctoral degree; A grade point average of 3.0 on the basis of 4.0 in highest degree granted. An applicant with a master's degree in engineering having a GPA of less than 3.0, but at least equal to 2.75, may be admitted if substantial evidence can be submitted demonstrating that the applicant has the capacity to perform satisfactory doctoral work.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Department name

College of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electrical Engineering