Online Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering expertise will be needed to design distribution systems related to new technologies. As new discoveries in technologies are made, electrical engineers will work hand-in-hand to make innovative designs a tangible reality. A degree in electrical engineering will offer students the needed instruction to fill key roles in new developments with solar arrays, semiconductors and communications technologies. As we move toward cleaner energy sourcing and upgrade existing power grids, electrical engineers will lead the way for our nation’s projects as we enhance our infrastructure. Moreover, electrical engineers may play a role in assisting with the automation of various production processes.

Learn to build, repair and calibrate equipment on-site. Also, understand how to troubleshoot and solve developmental programs through testing electrical systems. Students will become fully versed in circuit board, processor, and chip use in maintenance and function of electrical equipment. Along the same lines, they will also learn to integrate computer hardware and software applications and programming to assist with equipment analysis.

The FIU online Electrical Engineering program offers a well-rounded program of study that is relevant to today’s industries. Graduates will be prepared with the knowledge, skills and abilities to compete in a high-demand field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in electrical engineering can be found in an array of manufacturing industries and organizations: transportation (automotive, marine, railroad, aerospace); government agencies such as national defense, research and the military; consumer electronics devices and computers; construction; lighting; and telecommunications.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for electrical engineers was $94,210 in May 2016 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $149,040. The agency also projects that the job outlook for electrical engineers will grow at a rate of nine percent from 2018 to 2026.

The College of Engineering and Computing requires all applicants to be MAC 2312-Calculus II ready. You must have completed MAC 2311-Calculus I or equivalent with a "C" or higher to be considered for this program.

University Core (Total: 50 credits)

Any student entering Florida International University as a first-time college student (Summer 2003 or after) or transferring in without an Associates in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public institution (Fall 2003 or after) is required to fulfill the University Core Curriculum requirements.

• SLS 1501 First Year Experience (1)

• ENC 1101 Writing and Rhetoric I (3)

• ENC 1102 Writing and Rhetoric II (3)

• Humanities Group 1 (3)

• Humanities Group 2 (3)

• MAC 2311 Calculus I (4)

• MAC 2312 Calculus II (4)

• MAC 2313 Multivariable Calculus (4)

• MAP 2302 Differential Equations (3)

• Social Science Group 1 (3)

• Social Science Group 2 (3)

• CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3)

• CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Lab (1)

• PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I (4)

• PHY 2048L General Phys Lab I (1)

• PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II (4)

• PHY 2049L General Physics Lab II (1)

• SPC 2608 Public Speaking (3)

Engineering Breadth and Elective (Total: 8 credits)

• EGN 1002 Engineering Orientation (2)

• ESI 3215 Evaluation of Engineering Data I (3)

• EGN 3613 Engineering Economy (3)

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Core (Total: 21 credits)

• EEL 2880 Applied Software Techniques in Engineering (3)

• EEL 3110C Circuits Analysis and Lab (4)

• EEL 3120 Introduction to Linear Systems in Engineering (3)

• EEL 3135 Signals and Systems (3)

• EEL 3712 Logic Design I (3)

• EEL 3712L Logic Design I Lab (1)

• EEL 4920 Senior Design I: Ethics, Communications and Constraints – GL (2)**

• EEL 4921C Senior Design II: Project Implementation – GL (2)**

**EEL 4920 and EEL 4921C are intended to be taken in last 2 semesters of the undergraduate experience. Students are required to complete at least 100 credits, other ECE core courses, and Electrical Engineering Degree Core before EEL 4920 registration.

Electrical Engineering Degree Core (Total: 7 credits)

• EEE 3303C Electronics I and Lab (4)

• EEL 4410 Introduction to Fields and Waves (3)

Electrical Engineering Electives (Total: 42 credits)

Selected from Areas of Concentration offered by ECE Department. Students need to complete at least 42 credits total and 9-10 credits in at least 2 concentrations. Please see available areas of concentration below.

Notes: Not all electives are available online. Not all electives are available in online modality every semester. Consult with your academic advisor for details.

Bio-Engineering:

• BME 4503C Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design (4)

Control Systems:

• EEL 3657 Control Systems (3)

• EGN 3311 Statics (3)

• EGN 3321 Dynamics (3)

Power/Energy:

• EEL 4213 Power Systems I (3)

• EEL 4213L Energy Conversion Lab (1)

Computer Architecture and Microprocessor Design:

• EEL 4709C Computer Design (3) 

Data System Software:

• COP 2210 Programming I (4)

• COP 3337 Computer Programming II (3)

• COP 3530 Data Structures (3)

• COP 4338 Computer Programming III (3)

• COP 4604 Unix Programming

• COP 4610 Operating Systems Principles (3)

Embedded System Software:

• EEL 3370 C++ Programming for Embedded Systems (3)

• EEL 4730 Programming Embedded Systems (3)

• EEL 4734 Embedded Operating Systems (3)

• EEL 4740 Embedded Computing Systems (3)

Networking and Security:

• TCN 4081 Telecommunication Network Security (3)

• TCN 4211 Telecommunication Networks (3)

• TCN 4212 Telecommunication Network Analysis and Design (3)

Cyber Security:

• EEL 4806 Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (3)

• EEL 4802 Introduction to Digital Forensics Engineering (3)

• EEL 4804 Introduction Malware Reverse Engineering (3)

Digital Forensics

• EEL 4802 Intro to Digital Forensics Engineering

• EEL 4804 Intro Malware Reverse Engineering

• EEL 4806 Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures

• EEE 4752 Intro to Network Forensics & Incident Resp
  

Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

• CNT 3143 IoT & Analytics w/ Cloud Services

• CNT 4147 IoT & Sensor Big Data Analytics

• CNT 4149 Sensor & IoT Data Ana. w/ Deep Learning

• CNT 4151 IoT & Sensor Data Visualization

• CNT 4153 IoT Applied Machine Learning

• CNT 4155 IoT & Sensor Programming w/ Python

Entrepreneurship:

• EEL 4933 Engineering Entrepreneurship (3)

• EEL 4063 Introduction to Business Decisions (3)

*Other Requirements:

• Please refer to the UCC section of FIU’s course catalog for additional requirements.

To ensure every student’s success, we have certain admissions requirements for each of our programs. To help you through the application process, our enrollment advisors are here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.


FIU Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted for Spring, Fall and Summer terms.

Steps to Apply

First Year Students

Please submit the following:

• Online application
• $30 application fee.
• Official SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores.
• Official high school transcripts.

Transfer Students

Please submit the following:

• Online application
• $30 application fee.
• Official college transcripts.
• If you have less than 60 transferable college credits, you must also submit official high school transcripts and SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores in addition to any transcripts from postsecondary schools to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Returning Students

Returning students must meet the current university and degree-specific requirements to be admitted. For more details, FIU has  policies for students who left FIU.

   Please submit the following:

• Online application
• $30 application fee
• Updated official transcripts

International Students

In addition to the above requirements, international applicants should submit:

• Official English Language Proficiency exam scores (TOEFL or IELTS).
• Official translations of any transcripts, if not in English.
• If you have less than 60 transferrable college credits, you must also submit official high school transcripts with translation.

Program Admission Requirements

Candidates must first be accepted into the university. Students admitted to Florida International University are admitted directly to their chosen major.

Program Completion Requirements

A total of 128 credits are required to complete the fully online undergraduate degree. Students must complete the University Core Curriculum, University requirements and College of Engineering & Computing requirements while satisfying requirements toward their Electrical Engineering major and are expected to make good progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making good progress, a change of major may be required. 

Admission Documents

To complete the online undergraduate programs admissions form, select your program from the  application form. You may complete the online application and submit it, even before taking any entrance exams.  All supporting admission documents may be sent to:


Florida International University

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

P.O. Box 659003

Miami, FL 33265-9003

USA



FIU also accepts transcripts electronically via:

• Faster (All FL public institutions)

• Naviance (Typically used by private high schools)

• SMART/Joint Service Transcript – Military records

*Meeting the university minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

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