Curriculum
Students will choose an emphasis in either electric power systems or in communications and networking for their program of study. All courses needed for the degree are offered online. A final examination by the student's graduate committee is required. Students must be enrolled in a K-State course the semester in which they are graduating.
- Communication and Networking Emphasis
- Electric Power Systems Emphasis
- Elective Courses for Both Curricula
- Course Descriptions
Communication and Networking Emphasis
The Electrical Engineering Master or Science curriculum with a communication and networking focus is offered totally online and is primarily intended to be a coursework-only program. The program requires 30 credit hours (units) of coursework to complete the degree. All students are required to take the core courses.
Core Courses: (18 units)
- ECE 660 Communication Systems I
- ECE 861 Noise Theory
- ECE 830 Advanced System Theory
- ECE 890 Wireless Communications
- ECE 841 Wide Area Networking
- ECE 897 Independent Study/MSE project
Elective Courses: (12 units)
Students will choose four courses out of the following seven:
- ECE 641 Advanced Digital Design
- IMSE 680 Quantitative Problem Solving Methods
- IMSE 806 Engineering Project Management
- CIS 725 Advanced Computer Networks
Students may choose one of the following three:
- CE 703 Responsibility in Engineering: Codes and Professionalism
- CE 704 Responsibility in Engineering: Leadership and Diversity
- CE 790 Top/Engineering Ethics Case Studies
Students may choose elective courses not listed above with prior approval from their advisor.
| Semester | Years | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | ECE 861 Noise Theory ECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory ECE 660 Communication Systems - I ECE 897 Independent Study/MS Project |
| Spring | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | ECE 890 Wireless Communications ECE 841 Wide Area Networking ECE 897 Independent Study/MS Project |
Changes and additions may occur in the schedule above. The department course catalog and course descriptions are online. Check Course Offerings for the upcoming semester's courses and "How to Enroll" instructions.
Electric Power Systems Emphasis
The Electrical Engineering Master of Science curriculum with an electric power systems focus is offered totally online and is primarily intended to be a coursework-only program. The program requires 30 credit hours (units) of coursework to complete the degree. All students are required to take the core courses.
Core Courses: (6 units)
- ECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory
- ECE 861 Noise Theory
Elective Courses: (24 units)
- ECE 624 Power Electronics
- ECE 685 Power System Design
- ECE 686 Power System Protection
- ECE 824 Advanced Power Electronics
- ECE 882 Power Quality
- ECE 885 Power Systems Operation and Control
- ECE 887 Distribution System Engineering
- ECE 888 Power System Stability
Students may choose elective courses not listed above with prior approval from their advisor.
| Semester | Years | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 | ECE 624 Power Electronics ECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory ECE 861 Noise Theory |
| Fall | 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 | ECE 685 Power System Design ECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory ECE 861 Noise Theory |
| Spring | 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014 | ECE 885 Power Systems Operation and Control ECE 888 Power System Stability |
| Spring | 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015 | ECE 686 Power System Protection ECE 824 Advanced Power Electronics |
| Spring | 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 | ECE 882 Power Quality (Course not offered in 2010. Students should discuss with their advisor an alternative course to take.) ECE 887 Distribution System Engineering |
Changes and additions may occur in the schedule above. The department course catalog and course descriptions are online. Check Course Offerings for the upcoming semester's courses and "How to Enroll" instructions.
Elective Courses for Both Curricula
Students may choose elective courses not listed above with prior approval from their advisor. Actual degree requirements will be summarized on an approved plan of study. Some general guidelines include:
- Any course that is not a core course can be an elective course.
- Courses offered by other K-State departments, if approved by an advisor, can also be elective courses.
- At most, 6 credit hours (units) can be transferred from another school, unless prior approval is obtained. The maximum that can be transferred is 10 units.
Course Descriptions
See the department course catalog for course descriptions. Check "Course Offerings" at www.dce.k-state.edu/engineering/masters/ for the upcoming semester's courses and "How to Enroll" instructions.
