Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University's Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program integrates theory and applications. Courses are typically scheduled in the late afternoon and early evening to serve the needs of both full-time and part-time students. The program is suitable for students planning to continue their studies at the doctoral level, as well as those who do not plan formal studies beyond the master's degree.

Each student plans a program of study in consultation with an advisor appointed by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The program includes required courses and an integrated selection of courses in the student's field of interest. The following areas of specialization are offered for graduate study and research: Communication Systems, Computer Systems, Control Systems, Power Electronics and Power Systems, and Nanobiotechnology.

Admission Requirements

• Application Form
• Application Fee
• Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Minimum 2.75 Undergraduate GPA
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Resume
• GRE Test Scores

  • The GRE General section is required if one or more of the following conditions is true:

  • An unaccredited college or university awarded the undergraduate degree.
  • The student's undergraduate cumulative grade-point average is below 3.0.
  • The year of the baccalaureate degree precedes the date of application to the College of Graduate
    Studies by more than six years; however, in this case, the examination requirement may be waived, with program approval, if the applicant's undergraduate grade-point average is 3.0 or above.

    • If the GRE is required, a minimum score at the 60th percentile on the Quantitative section is typically required.

*Admission to the program is based on a combination of a candidate’s undergraduate GPA and the GRE score.  

-International students are required to have met at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 (including at least 20 in reading, 21 in listening, 17 in writing, and 20 in speaking)
• TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
• IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
• PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): 50
• iTEP: 5.0

Admission Deadlines

Domestic Students

• Rolling

International Students

• Fall Semester - July 21st
• Spring Semester - December 10th
• Summer Semester - April 14th

Career Outcomes

• Electrical and electronics engineers work in industries including manufacturing, research and development, engineering services, telecommunications, and government.

• Electrical and electronics engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, they may have to visit sites to observe a problem or a piece of complex equipment.
• These are some of the local companies that are hiring CSU grads: Thermedx, DEM Manufacturing, AgriNomix, The Telios Alliance, Guild International, and Western Enterprises.