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Electrical Engineering

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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The mission of the electrical engineering program is to educate students in core topics, as well as in a broad set of specialties of electrical engineering. The program will impart students with professional attributes that characterize a well-schooled engineer and citizen and provide opportunities for research experience in one of the leading electrical engineering centers of scholarship.

Credits

124 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Minnesota

    Minnesota

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityNear Vision

Tasks

  • Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, p
  • Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation,

Technology

Development environment softwareFile versioning softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWAN switching software and firmwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

AccelerometersAnnealing furnacesAtomic force microscopesAuger electron spectrometersComputer serversCylindrical corona testersDiffractometersDiffusion furnacesDigital oscilloscopesDigital video camerasDigital voltmeters DVMDoping tubesElectrical flow metersElectrochemical CV dopant profilersElectrochemical etching devices

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex electrical systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic applications — design end-to-end autonomously, integrating power distribution, control, and protection schemes.
  • Non-routine engineering problems — diagnose and resolve independently using advanced critical thinking, systems analysis, and physics-based reasoning across the full project lifecycle.
  • Manufacturing and construction standards — establish authoritative specifications through detailed engineering calculations, ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and customer requirements.
  • CAD, simulation, and analytical software — utilize across the full design workflow to model, validate, and optimize electrical systems before and during implementation.
  • Industrial control and SCADA software — configure and evaluate to verify system integration, operational safety, and compliance with process control specifications.
  • Inspection and operational observation programs — lead on-site reviews of completed installations, judging conformance to design, equipment, and environmental standards without external direction.
  • Customer and stakeholder technical consultations — drive discussions to clarify project requirements, resolve design conflicts, and communicate engineering trade-offs clearly and persuasively.
  • Vendor qualification and product testing programs — direct structured investigations that benchmark competing products against technical and cost criteria, producing defensible recommendations.
  • Project production oversight — manage scope, schedule, and budget across engineering phases, applying judgment to balance technical quality with delivery constraints.
  • Emerging technologies and industry research — pursue active learning independently to incorporate advances in power electronics, renewable integration, or grid modernization into current practice.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
93%
Placement Rate
66%