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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Accredited degree in 12–24 months

Earn the same diploma as students on campus by completing 30 credit hours

$20,010 USD total tuition

Flexible pay-as-you-go, per-course basis

Admission is performance-based

Complete a series of courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher to gain admission.

100% online learning

Pre-recorded lectures, rigorous assignments, and connection with peers and course facilitators.

Student Experience

You’ll build in-demand skills that have real-world relevance. With faculty who bring extensive industry experience to the courses they teach, you’ll have the same quality and rigor as the on-campus students.

You will share courses with students that come from diverse backgrounds. Most will have industry experience of their own and some will have recently earned an undergraduate degree. Your peers will have academic and professional experience in electrical engineering, physics, and electrical and computer engineering. You’ll also encounter learners from other STEM fields and those with credentials in mechanical engineering and computer science.  In general, you will be surrounded by others who are highly analytical, self-motivated, and adept with technical and quantitative subject matter.

This program is a good fit if you are:

  • A recent BS graduate, have a high interest in engineering, a working engineer, or an engineering manager wanting to upgrade your technical skills and advance your career.

  • In need of flexible and convenient learning opportunities that fit into your busy professional and personal life.

  • Interested in developing practical skills that you can apply immediately in your current job.

  • Looking for course content and materials designed for any environment that make significant use of advanced engineering techniques.

What’s it like to earn your MS-EE degree on Coursera?

  • Experience a fully online master’s program from the highly ranked University of Colorado Boulder. 

  • Access courses and learn from anywhere with this interactive and engaging platform. 

  • Choose when you do your coursework with a flexible schedule and pre-recorded lecture videos. 

  • Ask questions about the material being covered in the program during regular office hours held by the course facilitators. 

  • Take advantage of additional opportunities for dialogue and connection through discussion boards and group sessions with peers.

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Pre-recorded lecture videos

Enjoy engaging content with high-quality 2–15 minute video lectures from instructors.

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Slide decks with audio commentary

Dive deeper into course materials with slide decks that include explanations and visual aids from instructors.

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Focus on theoretical foundations and practical experiences

Built and taught by industry professionals, this full spectrum, comprehensive program incorporates a holistic approach and delivers meaningful assignments for active learning.

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Attend office hours

Ask questions and get answers during virtual office hours with course facilitators.

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Study on your own schedule

With no class meeting times, work on courses when it’s most convenient for you.

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Join an online learning community

Connect with fellow learners on discussion boards and Slack to share ideas, ask questions, and grow together.

Meet your instructors

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Dr. Robert Erickson

Dr. Robert Erickson

Professor

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Dragan Maksimovic

Dragan Maksimovic

Professor

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Wounjhang Park

Wounjhang Park

Professor

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Juliet Gopinath

Juliet Gopinath

Professor

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Tim Scherr

Tim Scherr

Teaching Associate Professor

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Robert McLeod

Robert McLeod

Professor

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The renowned reputation of the University of Colorado Boulder

Founded in 1876, the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a global university that’s ranked among the finest in the world. The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) placed CU Boulder in the top 1% on its 2021-22 list of global universities, at 68th overall and 38th nationally.

CU Boulder is also an R1 research institution, with faculty that have launched hundreds of new startups, filed for thousands of patents, and delivered nearly 600 new inventions in just the past five years. This community of scientists, scholars, and educators includes five Nobel Laureates, eight MacArthur Genius Grant winners, four National Medal of Science awardees, and more.

The faculty of the MS-EE program have extensive ties to innovation and industry. They’re well-connected with the thriving tech sector in the Boulder area. Many faculty have past and current experience with real-world research and development that’s breaking new ground. They also have a unique and long history of interdisciplinary collaboration—a fact that’s reflected in the large research grants they receive and the joint appointments they maintain with other departments and institutes.

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Enrollment for Spring 1 session opens on January 2, 2025

Spring 1 enrollment closes on February 21, 2025.