Electrical engineers play a key role in the research and development of exciting new technologies. Our master's program prepares you for a rewarding career in a wide variety of industries.
Why Earn a Master's in Electrical Engineering?
A master's degree program helps you deepen your electrical engineering skills. A master's, tailored to your specialized interest, opens doors and increases career options.
You'll hone your leadership and management skills alongside your technical skills. You'll graduate ready to innovate and lead.
Why Study Electrical Engineering at CSUN?
Innovation
In our Electrical Engineering master's program, you’ll join small classes and immerse yourself in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research led by innovative faculty.
State-of-the-art Facilities
You'll work with faculty on joint professional projects in the department’s 16 state-of-the-art labs, each equipped with industry-standard technology and software packages.
Choose Your Area of Study
You'll focus on one of seven specialization areas and build your own program of study. You'll choose either a thesis or a graduate project.
What You'll Learn
The M.S. program allows you to specialize in one of seven emphasis areas: biomedical engineering; communications engineering; control engineering; digital and computer engineering; electronics, solid state devices and integrated circuit engineering; microwave and antenna engineering; or power systems engineering.
The program features a choice of a thesis or a graduate project so you can tailor your studies to complement your specific career and educational goals.
In this specialization you'll study such topics as:
- Biomedical instrumentation
- Image processing
- Computational models in biomedical engineering
- Biomedical signal processing
- Random processes
This specialization covers such topics as:
- Deep learning for pattern recognition
- Data communication networks
- Digital signal processing
- Fiber-optic communications
- Wireless communications
In this specialization you'll study:
- Fuzzy control
- State variables in automatic control
- Digital signal processing
- Nonlinear control systems
- Stochastic control
In this specialization you'll study such topics as:
- Advanced switching theory
- Computer arithmetic design
- Digital systems structure
- Digital systems design automation and VHDL modeling
- Error detection and correction systems design
In this specialization you'll study:
- Photonics
- RF electronics design
- Electrical network theory
- Active network synthesis
- Microwave and photonic devices
In this specialization you'll study topics including:
- Solid state devices
- Very large scale integrated circuit design
- Microwave and optical system design
- Radar systems
- Antenna engineering
In this specialization you'll study:
- Distributed energy generation
- Electric power system protection
- Digital control systems
- Fault analysis in power systems
- Optimal control
Careers & Outcomes
Our graduates have a competitive advantage when pursuing engineering management careers and increased career options.
Job Titles
- Power Systems Engineer
- Instrumentation and Electrical Reliability Engineer
- Control Engineer
- Circuits Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
Employers
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
- Bird Rides
- Skyworks
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
- Medtronic Inc.
- Aerojet Rocketdyne
- Raytheon Technologies
- Northrop Grumman
- AeroVironment
Our thesis writing workshop gives you an edge.
The Office of Graduate Studies offers a workshop devoted to thesis writing. We encourage you to take advantage of this workshop, which covers such subjects as picking a topic, time management, and working with advisors and committees.
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master’s student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest.
Learn more about applying for a master's program at CSUN.