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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

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Accredited degree in 12–24 months

Earn the same diploma as students on campus by completing 30 credit hours

$20,010 USD total tuition

Flexible pay-as-you-go, per-course basis

Admission is performance-based

Complete a series of courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher to gain admission.

100% online learning

Pre-recorded lectures, rigorous assignments, and connection with peers and course facilitators.

Student Experience

You’ll build in-demand skills that have real-world relevance. With faculty who bring extensive industry experience to the courses they teach, you’ll have the same quality and rigor as the on-campus students.

You will share courses with students that come from diverse backgrounds. Most will have industry experience of their own and some will have recently earned an undergraduate degree. Your peers will have academic and professional experience in electrical engineering, physics, and electrical and computer engineering. You’ll also encounter learners from other STEM fields and those with credentials in mechanical engineering and computer science.  In general, you will be surrounded by others who are highly analytical, self-motivated, and adept with technical and quantitative subject matter.

This program is a good fit if you are:

  • A recent BS graduate, have a high interest in engineering, a working engineer, or an engineering manager wanting to upgrade your technical skills and advance your career.

  • In need of flexible and convenient learning opportunities that fit into your busy professional and personal life.

  • Interested in developing practical skills that you can apply immediately in your current job.

  • Looking for course content and materials designed for any environment that make significant use of advanced engineering techniques.

What’s it like to earn your MS-EE degree on Coursera?

  • Experience a fully online master’s program from the highly ranked University of Colorado Boulder. 

  • Access courses and learn from anywhere with this interactive and engaging platform. 

  • Choose when you do your coursework with a flexible schedule and pre-recorded lecture videos. 

  • Ask questions about the material being covered in the program during regular office hours held by the course facilitators. 

  • Take advantage of additional opportunities for dialogue and connection through discussion boards and group sessions with peers.

Pre-recorded lecture videos

Enjoy taking a deep dive into every course with 2-15 minute high-quality video lectures from instructors.

Live class sessions

Learn from professors and TAs in real time, with regular live class sessions and office hours scheduled to accommodate learners from every time zone.

Learn alongside an online community

Forge bonds and build camaraderie through challenging group work and exploratory breakout sessions, face-to-face in the online classroom.

Network with peers

Meet your classmates at iConverge, our annual on-campus networking and professional development event, or attend a U.S. or global immersion trip. Students also connect through the program’s networking platform.

Study on your own schedule

One of the most unique aspects of the iMBA is the freedom to complete the key subject areas in the order you choose. Most iMBA students work while completing the degree.

Have questions?

Connect directly with current iMBA students from a wide range of backgrounds. Ask them about the student experience and learn more about the program. Connect now.

Meet your instructors

Hayden Noel

Hayden Noel

Academic Director, Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Kevin Hartman

Kevin Hartman

Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration

Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta

Fataneh Taghaboni-Dutta

Clinical Professor of Business Administration

Gary Hecht

Gary Hecht

Associate Dean of Professional Education Pathways and Professor of Accountancy and Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow

Elizabeth Luckman

Elizabeth Luckman

Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Administration and RC Evans Data Analytics Fellow

Denise Lewin Loyd

Denise Lewin Loyd

Associate Professor of Business Administration and Vernon Zimmerman Faculty Fellow

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For more than 100 years, Gies College of Business has intentionally designed its innovative programs, leading-edge curriculum, and experiential learning opportunities to empower and prepare students to turn big ideas into meaningful actions. Today, Gies faculty prepare more than 8,000 future business leaders from around the world to put their purpose into practice and provide transformative leadership in a global economy.

Enrollment for Spring 1 session opens on January 2, 2025

Spring 1 enrollment closes on February 21, 2025.