Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) Programs

The Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering offers a Master of Science in

Engineering (M.S.E.) program in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Telecommunications and Networking.

M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering (EE)

The M.S.E. Program in Electrical Engineering (EE) gives you the theoretical foundation and the interdisciplinary skills needed to deal with the new ideas and new applications that are the hallmarks of 21st century electroscience. A major advantage is that our MSE program allows you to tailor your education to your own interest and goals. From electromagnetics and photonics, sensors and MEMS to VLSI and nanotechnology.

The M.S.E. Program is designed for highly-qualified students who will become leaders in the rapidly expanding field of electroscience. Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics and undergraduate electrical engineering subjects.

M.S.E. in Systems Engineering (SE)

The M.S.E. Program in Systems Engineering (SE), grounded in the intersection of electrical and systems engineering, is best positioned to give students the in-depth theoretical foundation and interdisciplinary skills required by the growing complexity of technological systems. Our flexible curriculum allows you to tailor your studies to your personal interests and goals. From signal processing, optimization, simulation, control and cybernetics to complex adaptive systems, stochastic processes and decision sciences.

A telling measure of our success is the success of our graduates.  They are to found in leadership positions in  major companies such as Lockheed-Martin or pursuing doctoral degrees at Penn or other major research universities.

The M.S.E. Program is designed for highly-qualified students who will become leaders in the increasingly complex field of systems engineering. Entering students generally have baccalaureate degrees in the engineering, mathematical, physical or economic sciences. Students with degrees in other fields who have expertise in quantitative and computer analyses also enter the program.

M.S.E. in Telecommunications and Networking (TCOM)

The M.S.E. Program in Telecommunications and Networking (TCOM) is at the forefront in preparing leaders who will shape the future of this dynamic field.  This program draws courses and faculty from the Electrical & Systems Engineering and Computer & Information Science departments and the Wharton School of Business. Telecommunications and Networking students take courses in various departments in the engineering and business schools in addition to specially designed TCOM courses. This multidisciplinary approach gives students the flexibility to tailor the curriculum to their specific interests, backgrounds, and career goals.

The Program addresses the increasingly complex demands placed on current and future telecommunications managers in the private, public, and military sectors. Courses cover a broad range of telecommunications and networking issues while reinforcing a systems approach. Since the program takes a holistic, rather than an individualistic approach, students learn everything about telecommunication systems from hardware and software technologies to societal and management issues.

NEW PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 2008

Students must complete 10 course units, following the four-part requirement as outlined in the following:

(A 2.7 GPA IS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE WITH YOUR MSE DEGREE)

MSE Electrical Engineering Program Requirements

MSE Systems Engineering Program Requirements

MSE Telecommunications & Networking Program Requirements

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO ENTERED BEFORE 2008

STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2007 OR AFTER A 2.7 GPA IS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE WITH YOUR MSE DEGREE.

STUDENTS ENTERING BEFORE FALL 2007 A 3.0 GPA IS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE WITH YOUR MSE DEGREE.

Electrical Engineering

Non-Thesis Option

1. Ten graduate course units.

Six REQUIRED (ESE and/or TCOM) courses from the following list (including independent study course units) and four electives.

ESE500, ESE502, ESE505, ESE509, ESE510, ESE511, ESE521, ESE525, ESE529, ESE530, ESE531, ESE539, ESE570, ESE572, ESE573, ESE574, ESE575, ESE 576, ESE 601, ESE 605, ESE608, ESE610, ESE617, ESE 630, ESE 632, ESE 650, ESE 674, TCOM 500, TCOM 501, TCOM 502, TCOM 503, TCOM504, TCOM 510, TCOM 511, TCOM 512, TCOM 515,TCOM 551, TCOM 570, TCOM601, TCOM 670, TCOM 799, TCOM 899.

2. Maximum one course unit of Independent study (899).

3. Maximum two graduate-level course units may be transferred from another school to apply toward the MSE degree. These two courses should not have been used in fulfillment of any other degree(s). Full time Masters degree students can register for three to five courses per semester maintaining a 2.7 GPA.

4. Lockheed-Martin Transfer credit: Lockheed Martin students must petition for transfer credit in person, and bring a letter from the Company (your supervisor), clearly stating which Advanced Courses you completed and the final grade(s) awarded. All documents should be given to Betty Gentner, located in 111 Towne Building.

5. Disallowed courses for any graduate degree in SEAS: A reminder that no undergraduate level courses, including those in SEAS, may be taken for a graduate degree requirement. (Consideration will be given to submatriculants who may have taken a cross-listed course prior to acceptance.) Only one c.u. of any CIT course can be transferred. GAFL 502: Public Speaking can not be used towards your MSE degree in engineering. Physics 411 & 412 are acceptable for graduate credit toward the MSE & PhD degrees. There are courses that appear at the graduate level that are being offered by other parts of the University that will not be approved for SEAS graduate degree requirements. These include courses being offered in specialized and professional training programs, such as the Organizational Dynamics Program, the Wharton Certificate Programs for Working Professionals, and the Wharton Evening School.

Thesis Option

1. Ten graduate course units.

Two course units of thesis research (999)

Six graduate course units from the following list (including independent study and thesis research units):

ESE500, ESE502, ESE505, ESE509, ESE510, ESE511, ESE521, ESE525, ESE529, ESE530, ESE531, ESE539, ESE570, ESE572, ESE573, ESE574, ESE575, ESE 576, ESE 601, ESE 605, ESE608, ESE610, ESE617, ESE 630, ESE 632, ESE 650, ESE 674, TCOM 500, TCOM 501, TCOM 502, TCOM 503, TCOM504, TCOM 510, TCOM 511, TCOM 512, TCOM 515,TCOM 551, TCOM 570, TCOM601, TCOM 670, TCOM 799, TCOM 899.

2. Maximum one course unit of independent study (899).

3. Maximum two graduate-level course units may be transferred from another school to apply toward the MSE degree. These two courses should not be used fulfillment of any other degree(s). Full time Masters degree students can register for three to five courses per term.

4. Lockheed-Martin Transfer credit: See item 5 under Non-Thesis Option.

5. Disallowed courses for any graduate degree in SEAS: See item 6 under Non-Thesis Option.

Systems Engineering

Students entering the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) program usually have baccalaureate degrees in the engineering, mathematical, physical, or economic sciences, although many students with other backgrounds who have a facility with quantitative and computer analyses also matriculate. The requirements for the M.S.E. degree in systems engineering are the satisfactory completion of an approved program of 10 course units. These requirements have two components: the Required Core and the Focus.  Effective Spring 2009, GRE scores are required for SE majors, currently they are strongly recommended.

The purpose of the Required Core is to provide a solid foundation in systems methodologies appropriate to each students career goal. The purpose of the Focus is to develop in-depth experience in an area of application appropriate to the students interest. A thesis is optional.

Required Core courses for Systems Engineering Majors:

ENM 503 Introduction to Probability & Statistics
ESE 540 Economic Systems Analysis
ESE 603 Simulation Modeling & Analsyis
ESE 504 Introduction to Optimization Theory
**ISE majors (Information Systems Engineering): include ESE 508: Info Systems for E-Commerce

Course Planning Guide(CPG): Systems engineering majors must submit a Course Planning Guide to their Academic Advisor for approval.  A copy of the CPG can be pick-up in the main office (203 Moore).

Lockheed-Martin Transfer credit: Lockheed Martin students must petition for transfer credit in person, and bring a letter from the Company (your supervisor), clearly stating which Advanced Course(s) the student completed and the final grade(s) awarded. All documents should be given to Betty Gentner, located in 111 Towne Building. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR MEAM 901, 902 OR 903. Physics 411 and 412 are acceptable for graduate credit toward the MSE and Ph.D. degrees

Disallowed courses for any graduate degree in SEAS: A reminder that no undergraduate level courses, including those in SEAS, may be taken for a graduate degree requirement. (Consideration will be given to submatriculants who may have taken a cross-listed course prior to acceptance.) Only one c.u. of any CIT course can be transferred. GAFL 502: Public Speaking can not be used towards your MSE degree in engineering. Physics 411 & 412 are acceptable for graduate credit toward the MSE & PhD degrees. There are courses that appear at the graduate level that are being offered by other parts of the University that will not be approved for SEAS graduate degree requirements. These include courses being offered in specialized and professional training programs, such as the Organizational Dynamics Program, the Wharton Certificate Programs for Working Professionals, and the Wharton Evening School.                                                      

Telecommunications and Networking

Please see the TCOM website for more information and program requirements for students who entered the

program before 2008.