Electrical EngineeringMS

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In this master’s program, you will study advanced and emerging technologies, working in faculty research areas that focus on the advancement of materials, wireless communications, unmanned systems, and more. This program offers a thesis or non-thesis degree, as well as an accelerated master's option.

 

Electrical Engineering at South Dakota Mines

 
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Program Highlights

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Featured Research

  • Deep Learning Methods for Automatic Extraction of Microscale Geometric Features of Biofilms​
  • A Novel Approach of the Radio Frequency Characterizations of 2-DHexagonal Boron Nitride on Copper in Microstrip Geometry for Applications​
  • A Novel Direction of Arrival Technique by Nullforming and Steering Theory Using Two Semi-Orthogonal Concentric Circular Arrays​

Featured Courses

  • Alternative Energy Control Systems
  • Autonomous Intelligent Systems
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Edge and Fog Computing
  • Electrical System Design Engineer

Potential Careers

  • Electrical systems engineer
  • Power systems engineer
  • Digital design engineer
  • Controls engineer
  • Data analyst
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Requirements

Application Instructions

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Other fields, consult the program

Credits

  • Thesis
    Course requirements: 18-24 credits
    Research requirements: 6-12 credits
    Total credits: 30 

    Non-thesis
    Course requirements: 24-30 credits
    Project requirements: 0-6 credits
    Total credits: 30

Application Deadline

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Application Instructions

Thesis

The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends your original work and contribution to the field of study.
Program Requirements

TYPE
In-Person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
  • Official English proficiency scores
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores not required
COST

Non-Thesis

The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development. Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
Program Requirements

TYPE
In-Person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • English proficiency scores
COST

 

Have more questions?

Electrical Engineering MS/PhD:

Long Zhao
Program Coordinator
EEP 317

Meet Our Faculty
(605) 394-6861
Long.Zhao@sdsmt.edu

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