Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineering Department at the University of North Dakota offers comprehensive undergraduate (ABET approved) and graduate programs.  

Electrical Engineering faculty members have active research in the areas of Applied Electromagnetics, Biomedical Engineering, Power and Energy Systems, Signal and Image Processing, Wireless Communications, and Unmanned Systems.

If you are interested in pursuing a degree (undergraduate, B.S.E.E.; graduate M.S.E.E., M.Engr.; Ph.D.; or distance education), contact us to learn why electrical engineering is the right degree for you.

Mission Statement

The mission of the department is to provide campus and distance students with a strong foundation in the traditional and contemporary areas of electrical engineering, and to help our graduates learn the leadership, communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and life-long learning skills necessary for success in a global marketplace.

The program provides students with the knowledge and opportunities that prepare them for industry and to pursue further education at the graduate level. The program also provides distance students with the ability to advance their careers as practicing engineers or managers.

The essential studies component of the undergraduate program emphasizes the arts, humanities, and social sciences to provide breadth in education and well-rounded graduates.

Program Educational Objectives

1. Graduates successfully practice electrical engineering and related fields such as technical management, systems engineering, and technical sales regionally and nationally.
2. Graduates are well-prepared in the fundamental concepts of electrical engineering and willingly continue their professional development.
3. Graduates are skilled in clear communications and teamwork, capable of functioning both responsibly and ethically in diverse and global work environments.
4. Graduates succeed in further graduate and professional studies.

Degree Programs

The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The department offers:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
B.S.E.E. with Aerospace Focus
B.S.E.E. with Biomedical Engineering Focus
B.S.E.E. with Computer Science Focus
Master of Science
Master of Engineering
Ph.D. in Engineering, Electrical Track

Contact Us

To learn more about Electrical Engineering please contact us at our departmenal email and one of our faculty members would be happy to assist you.

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