Designed for Working Professionals

An MS degree in Electrical Engineering can be completed in two years by a working student taking two courses per semester plus two courses over the two summer sessions. All courses meet in the evenings after normal work hours. Progress through the program can be at a pace that accommodates the student's schedule.

The Certificate program can be completed in two semesters by taking two courses in each semester.

Our Program

Graduate studies in Electronic Systems prepares its Electrical Engineering graduates with:

• A solid foundation in microwave systems and signals
• A realistic comprehension of electronic systems & technology
• An ability to design and analyze electronic systems and subsystems
• An understanding of system interfaces and platform integration
• An ability to undertake a lead role in system development and management

MS Program Focus

• Core education in Electronic Systems theory and Management
• Analysis and design methods for application in electronic systems
• Modern methods of systems management & integration
• Advanced theory and technology in electronic systems
• Electronic systems based research

Certificate Program Focus

• Analysis and design methods for application in electronic systems and technology
• Modern methods of project and systems management

10 Course List for MS EE degree

Core (5 courses required)
ELEC 521 - Introduction to Communication Systems
ELEC 532 - Probability and Random Processes
SELP 500 - Quality
SELP 552 - Systems Engineering Fundamentals
Select one of two:
ELEC 525 - Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 552 - Semiconductor Device Physics
 

Choose a Focus Path:

Technology Path

(5 courses required)
ELEC 624 - Digital Communication Theory
ELEC 626 - Satellite Communications
ELEC 632 - Optimum Techniques in Signal Processing
ELEC 651 - Communications Electronics
ELEC 670 - Radar Fundamentals
ELEC 671 - Advanced Radar Systems

Systems Management Path

(5 courses required)
SELP 594 - Project Management
SELP 650 - Advanced Systems Management
SELP 660 - Lean methods
SELP 673 - New Product Design and Development
SELP 675 - Introduction to Systems Modeling and Analysis
SELP 693 - Topics in Radar and/or Communicaton Systems Engineering/ Integration

All Students

ELEC 602 - Electronic Systems Capstone Project

Sample Course Contents

Radar Systems Courses

ELEC 670 - Radar Fundamentals

• Basic microwave system concepts and parameters
• Radar Range Equation
• Radar Wave Propagation and Radar Cross Section analysis
• Radar Detection Theory
• Waveform Fundamentals
• Clutter Modeling (surface and atmospheric)
• Radar Signal Processing

ELEC 671 - Advance Radar Systems

• Introduction to Array Radar systems
• Phased Array Antenna principles
• Active Array Antennas
• Transmit/Receive Module fundamentals
• Waveform & Resource Management
• Radar Tracking Fundamentals
• Active Array Radar systems

SELP 552 - Systems Engineering Fundamentals

• The complete Systems Engineering process
• Mission success factors
• Requirements development
• Feasibility and Trade Studies
• Risk Analysis
• Configuration control
• Verification/Validation

Designed for Working Professionals

An MS degree in Electrical Engineering can be completed in two years by a working student taking two courses per semester plus two courses over the two summer sessions. All courses meet in the evenings after normal work hours. Progress through the program can be at a pace that accommodates the student's schedule.

The Certificate program can be completed in two semesters by taking two courses in each semester.

Electronic Systems Faculty

Department chair

• Nazmul Ula, Ph.D., California, Davis

Program advisors

• David Hammers, Ph.D., UCLA
• Fred Brown, Ph.D., University of Illinois

Lecturers

• David Hammers, Ph.D., UCLA
• Nazmul Ula, Ph.D., California, Davis
• Lei Huang, Ph.D., Southern California
• Jie Xu, Ph.D., Amherst
• Anil Kantak, Ph.D., JPL
• Bo Oppenheim, Ph.D., Southampton, England
• Rosalind Lewis, MS, Univ. Southern California
• Barry Molnaa, MPM, Keller Graduate School
• Elham Ghashghai, Ph.D., Purdue

Program Options

MS degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialty in Electronic Systems

• 30 semester hours of graduate courses plus a 3-semester-hour capstone project

Certificate in Electrical Systems Engineering with a specialty in Electronic Systems

• 12 semester hours of graduate courses including two Electronic Systems and two Systems Engineering Management courses

Admission Requirements

Admission is on a rolling basis to start in fall, spring or summer semesters. The admission requirements are the same for the MS and Certificate programs.

• Application to Graduate Admissions and a $50 application fee. To apply on-line, visit http://graduate.lmu.edu
• BSEE or equivalent degree (GPA of 3.0* or better) from an accredited university program with acceptable knowledge of
  1. Electronics and circuitry
  2. Linear systems and signals
  3. Basic communications & Electromagnetics
• Two original copies of the undergraduate transcript
• Resume
• Brief personal statement discussing how the graduate program fits the applicant's career goals

*If the applicant's GPA is below 3.0, also submit two letters of recommendation from past professors or current employer

Graduation Requirements

The overall minimum GPA is 3.0 in the MS program and 2.7 in the Certificate program.