Electrical Engineering, M.S.

As a student in this program, you will learn from world-class faculty whose expertise spans cutting-edge areas in electrical engineering.

Their knowledge and experience include network security and communications, focusing on areas such as post-quantum security, 5G/B5G, IoT and resilient communication networks.

In optics and photonics, faculty explore ultrafast nonlinear optics and optoelectronics, while in electromagnetics and imaging, their work includes advancements in IR/optical focal-plane arrays, metasurfaces and imaging techniques.

Faculty also specialize in wireless communication and signal processing, such as wireless channel modeling and system-level simulation, as well as model-based and digital engineering, ensuring students are equipped with the skills to tackle today's most pressing challenges in the field.

Hands-on experience is a core part of the electrical engineering program at Florida Tech. Students engage in real-world applications through internships, assistantships and research projects that extend learning beyond the classroom.

Electrical engineering students have interned with consulting firms and government agencies near campus, in industries such as aerospace, aviation, electronics and more. Many also collaborate with professional organizations on research or employment opportunities, including:

• The National Science Foundation
• The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

In addition, students can pursue independent research under faculty guidance. Past projects have explored topics such as:

• Speech processing
• Machine learning
• Image processing
• Semiconductor modeling
• Wireless communication
• Fiber optics

Electrical engineering graduate students pursue research aligned with their interests and career goals. Small classes and close faculty mentorship foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Department research explores electromagnetic fields and their interaction with matter—particularly in the infrared and optical ranges. Topics include resonant phenomena such as polaritons, periodic structures and molecular interactions.

Students may use advanced modeling techniques like finite element and method of moments to design and analyze antennas, waveguides, metamaterials and bandgap structures, followed by performance testing.

This research supports applications in:

• Sensing
• Imaging
• Photonic-integrated circuits
• Wireless and optical communications

Among the institutes, centers and labs found at Florida Tech, electrical engineering students may have special interest in the Wireless Center of Excellence (WiCE).

The electrical engineering master’s degree offers both thesis and nonthesis degree paths.

The thesis provides an in-depth research experience, allowing you to explore a specific topic and contribute new insights to electrical engineering. You'll develop expertise in a specialized area, giving you an edge in roles that prioritize deep knowledge and preparing you for potential doctoral studies. Additionally, working closely with faculty mentors offers personalized guidance and networking opportunities. 

If you choose the nonthesis option, the final program exam demonstrates your understanding of the technical concentration area you have chosen and readiness for professional challenges, ensuring you are well-prepared for careers in the field.

Florida Tech’s location in a high-tech corridor makes it ideal for your electrical engineering master’s degree.

Our area has one of the largest high-tech workforces in the country—and that means numerous internship and employment opportunities for our students. Our 130-acre campus is in the heart of the Space Coast; NASA-Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral is just north of us.

When it’s time to unwind, you’ll enjoy easy access to 72 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches and the Indian River Lagoon, North America’s most biodiverse estuary. Plus, the Florida Keys and Orlando’s world-famous theme parks are just a short drive away, giving you a perfect balance of career-building and recreation.

Florida Tech’s campus is a hub of international connection, bringing together students from across the U.S. and around the world. This dynamic environment encourages collaboration, cultural exchange and mutual understanding—preparing you to succeed in an increasingly connected global landscape.

Whether you’re a U.S. student eager to engage with peers from different cultures or an international student pursuing new opportunities in the U.S., Florida Tech provides a welcoming atmosphere in which to learn, share and grow together.

Students in the electrical engineering master’s program come from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds.

An applicant from a U.S. school should have a bachelor of science or equivalent degree from an electrical engineering program accredited by ABET. In evaluation of international applications, consideration is given to academic standards of the school attended and the content of the courses leading to the degree obtained.

Applicants whose bachelor’s degrees are in other engineering fields, mathematics or the physical sciences are encouraged to apply. Preparatory courses may be required to provide a student with the background necessary for success in the program.

For more admission information, please see our graduate admission requirements, or start your application now.