Electrical Engineering Major, B.S.

With an MSU Denver Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s of Science degree, you are qualified to perform research, design, develop, test or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components or systems for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use.

Your Electrical Engineering degree means you will have a solid foundation in sciences, mathematics and electric circuits and devices. MSU Denver’s intensive curriculum consists of two years of mathematical and engineering sciences, two years of analytical, experimental and design methodologies, computer-integrated design experience and substantial experience in our state-of-the-art Electrical Engineering laboratories.

With this combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, you will be prepared for immediate employment in the electrical and electronics industry or to pursue a master’s degree in the field.

Some Electrical Engineering positions require a Professional Engineer license. Your degree will prepare you to take the first step of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. For more information about the F.E. or P.E.  Click this link to learn more.

The Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science degree program provides each graduate with a comprehensive foundation of technical knowledge in circuit analysis, electronics, digital logic, computers, software, communications, and control systems. The program emphasizes the application of current technology and includes a significant amount of hands-on, laboratory experience. The program also provides its graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to become productive members in their professional careers.

Electronics

Technical Programming Applications

Advanced Analog Electronics

Electric Machines

Microcontrollers

Learn more about courses at Course Progression Documents for EAET

MSU Denver’s Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building (AES) offers an innovative approach to education by blending the disciplines of Civil, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical, Computer, and Environmental Engineering.

This dynamic learning space integrates product development with collaborative design and research and provides students with advanced technology opportunities and experiential laboratories.

York Space Systems, an American aerospace company founded by alumni from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Orbital ATK and BAE Systems, houses its design team, production facilities and Mission Operations Center in the AES building, providing students in the coordinated disciplines unique learning opportunities and real-world experiences.

You can also take advantage of several active Engineering-related student groups. Learn more about our clubs and organizations.

MSU Denver’s new Aerospace and Engineering Science Building offers the most advanced equipment and facilities for Electrical Engineering students. In addition, York Space Systems has moved a portion of its business into the AES Building, which will give you an incredible opportunity to work with its design team on product development.

And, as an Electrical Engineering (EE) major, you’ll have the opportunity to compete in collegiate competitions that offer scholarship money. For instance, in the May 2017 inaugural “Diversity Meets Innovation Case Competition” sponsored by Arrow Electronics and Indiegogo, the MSU Denver team tied for first place and received $12,500 in scholarship funds.

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by serving an internship at one of the many local firms that partner with the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology through the MSU Denver Classroom to Career Hub.

The starting salaries of our Electrical Engineering (EE) graduates are very compelling According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook indicates a median 2023 salary of $109,010.

You will be sought after for positions in companies and industries such as:

• Aerospace
• Aeronautics
• Electrical
• Design
• Machinery
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Energy
• Mining
• Research
• Utilities

MSU Denver Electrical Engineering (EE) graduates work at companies such as Lockheed Martin, Level 3 Communications, Seagate Technology, Salient Power Engineering, Ulteig, Sierra Nevada Corp., RMI Laser, Verizon, Wunderlich-Malec Engineering and St. Augustine Institute.

They have been accepted for post-graduate study at Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, American Military Institute, Regis University, CU Boulder and CU Denver, among others.

The Electrical Engineering is not currently accredited by ABET, http://www.abet.org, since this is a new program that is beginning in the fall of 2025, and we are currently seeking that ABET accreditation This program replaces the former Electrical Engineering Technology program that is ABET accredited.

In addition to the B.S. in Electrical Engineering, the Engineering and Engineering Technology department also offers programs including:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology
• B.S. in Computer Engineering
• B.A. in Construction Project Management
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• B.S. in Environmental Engineering
• Several Minors
  • Architecture
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
• Several Certificates
  • Advanced Composite Materials and Manufacturing
  • Additive Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology