Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program provides students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge they need to pursue a career in one of the most dynamic areas of modern technology. The graduate program prepares students with a broad scientific knowledge, an aptitude in a variety of modem mathematical techniques and the ability to synthesize.
Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program will demonstrate the following attributes and achievements upon or before graduation:
An ability to apply advanced knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to formulate, analyze and solve complex engineering problems in a specialized area, such as digital signal processing and communications, computers, or devices and systems.
An ability to use numerical analysis techniques, computer aided analysis and design methods, and modern engineering tools.
Degree Plan
A minimum of 30 graduate credits are required to attain the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering – all courses are three credits.
These are distributed as follows:
15 credits of core courses.
9 credits of electrical engineering courses from an area of specialization.
6 credits of electrical engineering electives. Other science and engineering courses, numbered 6000 or higher, may be taken with director permission.
A thesis is optional: If a student elects EENG7803, EENG7804 Research and Thesis, no other elective credits need be taken.
September 2025
Gildart Haase School of Computer Sciences & Engineering
Mail Stop T-BE2-01,
1000 River Road,
TEANECK,
New Jersey,
07666, United States
Admission to M.S.E.E. program requires
A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university. Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in science, engineering (other than electrical) or technology may be admitted if they complete undergraduate prerequisites determined by the school.
English proficiency: TOEFL IBT 60; IELTS - 5.5; ITEP - 3.5; Pearson’s PTE-A – 50.
Application Deadlines: Fall (August) Semester: July 1, Spring (January) Semester: December 1, Summer semester (limited programs): May 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.