The department offers programs leading to the Master of Science in electrical engineering and the Master of Science in mechanical engineering. The purpose of these programs is to serve the profession of engineering and the Colorado community through advanced study in electrical or mechanical engineering and related fields. The specializations offered within the electrical engineering program are electromagnetics, quantum optics, semiconductors, signal processing, and communications. Both programs also prepare the students for academic and industrial advancements. Each program offers a thesis and a nonthesis option.
Many engineers advance to leadership positions within their businesses.
They are designated team or group leaders or promoted to section, branch, or division heads. In these roles, they are called upon to exercise managerial skills that often have not been fully developed. Furthermore, with technology constantly undergoing rapid change, skills acquired in undergraduate education may be in need of upgrading and expanding to maintain mastery of the profession. The purpose of this program is to serve the engineering professional and the Colorado industrial community through advanced study in both management and engineering, thus meeting both needs in one comprehensive program. The program prepares its graduates for industrial advancement.