MS Electrical Engineering at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Thesis-based master's degree preparing graduates for careers in power systems, aerospace, automotive and industrial manufacturing; an accelerated pathway is available for undergraduates.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Electrical Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours (24 coursework plus 6 thesis) | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis preparation, with a specialty in wireless communications, power, energy and control, or electronic devices and materials. Students learn modeling and simulation software such as Ansys HFSS and Keysight Advanced Design Systems.

Career pathways

Electrical engineer, electronics engineer, hardware engineer, systems engineer, controls engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate in electrical engineering or a related field with at least a B average. Required: transcripts, CV/resume, personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, academic writing sample. Preferred deadlines: March 1 (fall/summer), September 1 (spring). Admission is competitive.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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