Electrical Engineering
Graduate program at Colorado School of Mines
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Electrical Engineering Master’s Thesis
The Master’s Thesis (MS-T) degree in Electrical Engineering requires 30 credits. Requirements for the thesis MS are 24 hours of coursework and 6 credits of thesis research. Additionally, a maximum of 6 credits of independent study can be used to fulfill degree requirements. There are three tracks in Electrical Engineering: 1) Antennas and Wireless Communications (AWC), 2) Power and Energy Systems (PES), and 3) Information and Systems Sciences (ISS). Students are encouraged to decide between tracks before pursuing an advanced degree.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation (3 letters).
- No letters are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Electrical Engineering Master’s Non-Thesis
The Master’s Non-thesis (MS-NT) degree in Electrical Engineering requires 30 credits of coursework. A maximum of 6 credits of independent study can be used to fulfill degree requirements. There are three tracks in Electrical Engineering: 1) Antennas and Wireless Communications (AWC), 2) Power and Energy Systems (PES), and 3) Information and Systems Sciences (ISS). Students are encouraged to decide between tracks before pursuing an advanced degree.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Electrical Engineering Online Professional Master’s Degree
The Online Professional Master’s Degree is earned by stacking together three of the online graduate certificates: (1) Information and System Sciences, (2) Microwave Engineering and (3) Power & Energy Systems. You can read more about each graduate certificate in the certificates tab.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree – STEM degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation (3 letters).
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Electrical Engineering Doctorate
The PhD degree in Electrical Engineering requires 72 credits of coursework and research credits. A minimum of 36 credits of coursework and a minimum of 24 credits of research is required. The remaining 12 credits required can be earned through research or coursework and students should consult with their advisor and/or thesis committee. There are three tracks in Electrical Engineering: 1) Antennas and Wireless Communications (AWC), 2) Power and Energy Systems (PES), and 3) Information and Systems Sciences (ISS). Students are encouraged to decide between tracks before pursuing an advanced degree.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation (3 letters).
- No letters are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Electrical Engineering Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Information and System Sciences
The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Information and System Sciences is targeted to train recent graduates or mid-career professionals with a basic knowledge of modeling and extracting information from signals, systems, or data sets.
Graduate Certificate in Microwave Engineering
The online certificate program in Microwave Engineering is targeted to train recent graduates or mid-career professionals with a B.S. in electrical engineering or a related field in physics or applied sciences with a basic knowledge of electromagnetic theory, specifically for handling the challenges and demands of modern microwave systems.
Graduate Certificate in Power and Energy Systems
The online certificate program in Power and Energy Systems is targeted to train recent graduates or mid-career professionals with a B.S. in electrical engineering or a related field in physics or applied sciences with a basic knowledge of power systems and machines.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- Application Fee
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Department of Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering Department at Mines is the top choice in Colorado for students who seek to become leaders in engineering. The Electrical Engineering Graduate Program provides cutting-edge educational training, hands-on research experiences and project-based learning to ensure you’ll thrive. With specialty tracks in antennas and wireless communications (AWC), information and systems sciences (ISS) and power energy systems (PES), you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to explore what drives you.
Three tracks to choose from
Power and Energy Systems (PES)
Information and System Sciences (ISS)
Credits and Deadlines
View the academic catalog to see the courses and credit requirements for this program.
Master's Thesis & Doctorate (PhD) Program Deadlines
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Spring 2025 Deadlines | Fall 2025 Deadlines
Spring 2025 Deadlines
| Degree Program | International* | Domestic | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Systems | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Applied Chemistry | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics & Statistics | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Applied Physics | Not Accepting | Not Accepting* | |
| Chemical Engineering | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Chemistry | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Computer Science | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Earth Resources Sciences Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Electrical Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Engineering & Technology Management | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Environmental Engineering Science | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Geochemistry | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Geological Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Geology | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Geophysical Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Geophysics | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering & Science | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Hydrology | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Materials Science | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Mineral & Energy Economics | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Mining Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Operations Research with Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Physics | Not Accepting* | Not Accepting* | |
| Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Quantum Engineering | October 1 | November 1 | |
| Robotics | October 1 | October 1 | |
| Space Resources | October 1 | November 1 | November 1 |
| Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering | October 1 | November 1 |
Fall 2025 Deadlines
| Degree Program | Priority | International* | Domestic* | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Systems | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics & Statistics | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Computer Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Earth Resources Development Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Electrical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Engineering & Technology Management | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Environmental Engineering Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geochemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geological Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geology | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering & Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Hydrology | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Materials Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mineral & Energy Economics | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mining Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Operations Research with Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | March 1 | March 1 | ||
| Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Quantum Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Robotics | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Space Resources | March 1 (International on-campus) | July 1 (Domestic on-campus) | August 1 | |
| Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 |
Residential (on-campus) Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| Spring Deadlines | Fall Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|
| International Students* | October 1, 2024 | March 1, 2025 |
| Domestic U.S. Students | December 15, 2024 | August 1, 2025 |
| International students are not eligible to apply for residential certificate programs. We encourage you to check out our online certificate options | ||
Online Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| The following deadlines apply to online master's non-thesis and graduate certificate programs for domestic U.S. and International students. | |
| Spring I & II (January 6 start) | January 2, 2025 |
| Spring III*** (March 10 start) | February 17, 2025 |
| Fall I & II (August 19 start) | August 1, 2025 |
| Fall III*** (March 10 start) | October 22, 2025 |
| **The Fall III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Chemical Engineering Processes in Energy Transitions; Data Science: Computer Science; Data Science: Earth Resources; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
| ***The Spring III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Product Management (Offered for only session III in spring); Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Omid Beik
Dr. Omid Beik received his PhD in electrical and computer engineering from McMaster University in 2016. In addition to additional academic and professional positions, he has served as a Postgraduate Researcher at the University of Manchester, UK; a Senior Engineer with Magna Powertrain Inc. and an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with the department of electrical and computer engineering at North Dakota State University.
Dr. Beik founded Enercs Inc., an early-stage technology startup that specialized in research & development of state-of-the-art technologies in power electronics, electric machines, and drives for applications in renewable energy systems and transportation electrification.
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Career Connections
At Mines, your career goals are the focus. You will connect with world-class faculty and industry experts in your field, all while enhancing your knowledge through hands-on learning and research.
Why study electrical engineering at Mines?
When you apply to Colorado School of Mines, you are applying to an impactful, industry-connected STEM university with world-class research programs. Here are some additional things to know about this program that bring true innovation and impact:
- Rapidly growing graduate program with exciting new hires and research centers
- Newly renovated state-of-the-art laboratories
- Opportunities for research assistantships and independent study
- Strong ties with local, national and international industry partners
- Hands-on training and learning
Electrical Engineering careers
- Digital signal processing engineer
- Director, interconnection
- Electrical engineer for antennas, RF electronics and digital systems
- Engineer/scientist
- Engineering manager – grid and resource integration
- Operations electrical engineer
- Operations manager
- Post-doctoral fellow
- RF engineer
Where to find our alumni
- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
- Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base
- General Electric – Energy
- LightsourceBP
- Lockheed Martin
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- The Aerospace Corporation
- Xcel Energy
- Zeta Associates
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