Master of Science (M.S.) Major in Engineering (Electrical Engineering Thesis Option) | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityNear Vision

Tasks

Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, p
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation,

Technology

Development environment softwareFile versioning softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWAN switching software and firmwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

AccelerometersAnnealing furnacesAtomic force microscopesAuger electron spectrometersComputer serversCylindrical corona testersDiffractometersDiffusion furnacesDigital oscilloscopesDigital video camerasDigital voltmeters DVMDoping tubesElectrical flow metersElectrochemical CV dopant profilersElectrochemical etching devices

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational electrical engineering strategy — set technical direction and establish standards that guide practice across multiple projects, departments, or business units.
Engineering talent and personnel resources — mentor, develop, and manage teams of electrical engineers, building capability and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
Enterprise-scale electrical systems — lead the design and implementation of large, high-complexity infrastructure such as utility substations, industrial plants, or smart-grid networks.
Cross-organizational project governance — oversee production efforts spanning multiple disciplines and external partners, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery at the program level.
Engineering standards and compliance frameworks — author or influence internal policies, codes interpretations, and quality systems that shape how the organization meets regulatory and safety requirements.
Strategic vendor and technology partnerships — direct competitive product and technology assessments that inform capital investment decisions and long-term engineering roadmaps.
Executive and client stakeholder communication — represent the organization in high-stakes technical negotiations, presenting complex engineering positions with clarity and authority.
Systems evaluation and organizational risk management — lead post-project reviews and operational audits that identify systemic design weaknesses and drive improvement at institutional scale.
Interdisciplinary innovation programs — champion the adoption of advanced analytical software, digital twin environments, and model-based engineering practices across the engineering function.
Industry thought leadership — contribute to standards bodies, professional societies, or published research, advancing the state of electrical engineering practice beyond the boundaries of the organization.

Course Pathway

47 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ENGR 5384Problems in Engineering

3 cr

IE 5310Advanced Statistical Design of Experiments for Engineers

3 cr

IE 5320Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems

3 cr

ENGR 5100Seminar in Engineering

1 cr

IE 5330Advanced Quality Control and Reliability Engineering

3 cr

ENGR 5310Probability, Random Variables, & Stochastic Processes for

3 cr

IE 5340Applied Deterministic Operations Research for Engineers

3 cr

EE 5320Advanced Computer Architecture and Arithmetic

3 cr

EE 5350Advanced Electronic Circuit Design

3 cr

IE 5343Non-Linear Optimization Techniques for Engineers

3 cr

IE 5345Advanced Optimization

3 cr

IE 5347Advanced Heuristic Optimization

3 cr

IE 5397System Thinking and Analysis

3 cr

MATH 5388Discrete Mathematics

3 cr

PHYS 5322Semiconductor Device Microfabrication

3 cr

PHYS 5324Thin Film Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory

3 cr

PHYS 5327Semiconductor Device Physics

3 cr

PHYS 5332Materials Characterization

3 cr

MFGE 5315Energy and Thermofluids Engineering

3 cr

MFGE 5316Advanced Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

3 cr

MSEC 7301Practical Skills in Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

3 cr

MFGE 5318Additive Manufacturing

3 cr

MSEC 7302Leadership Skills in Commercialization and

3 cr

MFGE 5320Polymer Nanocomposites

3 cr

MFGE 5326Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing Automation

3 cr

MSEC 7340Biomaterials and Biosensors

3 cr

MFGE 5330Multiscale Manufacturing

3 cr

BLAW 5333Legal Issues of Sustainability and Responsibility

3 cr

MGT 5311Process Improvement Management in Organizations

3 cr

MGT 5315New Venture Management

3 cr

MGT 5321Supply Chain Management

3 cr

MGT 5390Managerial Data Analysis

3 cr

TECH 5315Engineering Economic Analysis

3 cr

TECH 5382Industrial Ecology and Sustainability Engineering

3 cr

TECH 5390Research in Technology

3 cr

CS 5306Advanced Operating Systems

3 cr

CS 5346Advanced Artificial Intelligence

3 cr

GEO 5312Managing Urbanization

3 cr

GEO 5313Environmental Studies

3 cr

GEO 5334Applied Water Resources

3 cr

GEO 5336Transportation Systems

3 cr

GEO 5351Regional Waste Management

3 cr

GEO 5352Air Quality Management

3 cr

MATH 5340Scientific Computation

3 cr

IE 3320Engineering Statistics

3 cr

IE 3340Operations Research

3 cr

MFGE 4396Manufacturing Systems Design

3 cr

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