The M.S. degree in EE at KFUPM was established in 1973. Since then, the program has always been popular and attracting an increased number of students both from KSA and abroad. They come from reputable universities worldwide, and some of them are part-timers who hold prestigious positions in international-class companies. The criteria for admission to the program are highly selective. Electrical engineering is currently offering degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) in six specializations: Energy, Electromagnetics, Electronics, Control, Communications and Signal Processing. Topics related to energy include energy production, transmission, and distribution with high efficiency. Renewable energy sources are also discussed as permanent and environmentally friendly sources. The electromagnetic side is concerned with the transmission of waves and methods of designing antennas and optical fibers. In electronics, we cover the designs of electronic circuits and logic circuits used in the fields of communications, computing, and military and defense systems. Control includes simple devices, motors, robots, and advanced equipment. As for the communications aspect, it covers analog and digital modulation, wired and wireless systems and their applications, data encryption and networks. Digital processing includes the analysis and processing of digital signals and their medical, industrial, and artificial intelligence applications.

The M.S. degree in EE program consists of 30 credit hours, of which 24 credit hours are for course work and 6 credit hours for the thesis (EE 610). The course work must satisfy the following:

• A minimum of 9 credit hours of letter-grade courses in one area of EE (The area of specialization of the student).
• A minimum of 6 credit hours of letter-grade courses in other areas within EE.
• A minimum of 0 and maximum of 9 credit hours of non-EE (letter-grade) courses. All non-EE courses must be technical.
• Seminar course (EE 599).

This program provides an opportunity for students to pursue advanced studies in a particular field of major interest and an opportunity to engage in research. The specific objectives of the M.S. in EE program are to Develop an introductory level of competence in conducting research. Acquaint knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies in electrical engineering disciplines. Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and generate new knowledge in their chosen field of study. Also Develop leadership, skills, and ethics of the profession. The program objectives are strongly aligned with the university mission that indicates a commitment to "graduating leaders who are knowledgeable, skillful, and productive members of the society" as well as "creating new knowledge". The objectives emphasize competency, self-learning, professional skills, leadership and generating new knowledge.

Degree Plan for Master of Science in Electrical Engineering