The degree provides professional training in Electrical Engineering to enhance expertise of existing and future Electrical Professionals through a curriculum that incorporates technical knowledge along with professional skills and stance necessary to function in academic, industries and applied setting. Through this program, a research-led environment will be created where students work with leading researchers to develop the skills required becoming Electrical professionals or conducting further research as PhD students.

Electrical engineering has its foundation in physical science, mathematics and a broad knowledge of engineering techniques. The MS in Electrical Engineering program ambitions to produce highly-skilled professionals focused on productive research and development in the vast domain of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. MS Electrical Engineering program at FUI offers an understanding of the breadth of education and depth of training necessary for leadership in this profession. The MS EE program provides the graduates with the broad technical education, necessary for productive employment in the public or private sector, with the development of understanding of fundamentals and current issues, important for future years of the region.The program has been devised, keeping in view the latest market demands and encompasses a broad area covering advanced digital and analogue electronics, communication, signal processing, computer vision, advanced controls systems and power systems. 

The goals and objectives of the graduate program in Electrical Engineering are to prepare graduate students for careers in professional practice, research, and for further study towards doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering. The EE Program will allow motivated researchers to expand their knowledge and acquire new skills in analysis and problem solving, creating challenging opportunities for a full, rewarding research career. The program will also cater the demands and needs of local industry and strategic research and development (R&D) organizations of the country. This graduate program will impart:

• Knowledge of the engineering principles
• Knowledge of current events and contemporary societal issues
• Knowledge of the state-of-the-art Information Technologies
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
• Facilitate systems engineering and project management
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and presentation) across all levels in the enterprise
• Ability to grow through life long acquisition of knowledge
• Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• Ability to identify, formulate, and solve Electrical Engineering problems
• Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams
• Capability to use state-of-art engineering/computer tools necessary for engineering practice or research
• Skills to find and use available technical information
• Ability to communicate effectively in written reports
• Ability to design and conduct experiments, tests or simulations as well as to analyze and interpret data to validate assumptions and hypotheses
• Ability to evaluate current electrical engineering techniques

The entry requirements for the MS electrical engineering program are as per the HEC criteria. Specific entry requirements are listed below:

• A minimum of 16 years of education leading to BS/BE/BSc in Electrical/Electronics/Telecomm /Computer Engineering or equivalent. Applicants with undergraduate degree from non-relevant areas may be required to take some undergraduate courses to fulfill pre-requisite deficiencies as determined by the Graduate Admission Committee. The deficiency Cr. Hrs. will not be counted towards the minimum Cr. Hrs. requirement for the award of the MS degree.
• MSc Electronics, MS Physics and MS Mathematics are also eligible.
• Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks

• Valid GRE Test score of at least 50% at the time of admission or 50% marks in the University entrance test as per HEC Approved Test.
• FUI interview

Electrical Engineering being one of the core fields of engineering is always evergreen in terms of scope and job prospects. Electricity has become the basic need for survival, globally. As such electrical engineers find their utility in maintenance and running of industrial plants, communication and satellite navigation systems and domestic electronic equipment. Electrical Engineering equips the learner with the knowledge of electrical circuit design, digital electronics, instrumentation and control system, modern telecommunication and signal processing.The work builds on individual interests in a wide variety of subject matter so they can look for career in Industries like:

• Research
• Academics
• Professional consultant in creative industries
• Human-centered/ Information Design Industries

Distribution of courses and credit hours for MS Electrical Engineering Program

Thesis and Non-Thesis Option: A student admitted in this program will have to complete the degree requirements by following any one of the options given below:

CGPA Requirement: A student has to maintain a CGPA of 3 for graduation.

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The MS program in Electrical Engineering emphasizes the practical applications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The program offer graduates the opportunity to advance their skills in specialized areas. The successfully graduated may develop careers in Research and Development, Industry, Academia, Defense Organizations etc. At the MS level, the department of Electrical Engineering at FURC offers specializations in the fields of:-

• Electronics and Embedded Systems
• Communication system and Networks
• Power and Control Systems

1. Electronics and Embedded Systems

b.Communication Systems and Networks

c. Power and Control Systems

The MS Electrical Engineeringprogram allocates three semesters to the coursework of 24 credit hours. The third semester includes appearing in the synopsis defense along with the coursework. MS scholars will then undertake writing a dissertation and submit it within the maximum duration of the program. The minimum duration of the program is two years and the maximum duration is four years without any possibility of extension.

Below is a summary of the duration of the MS Electrical Engineering program   

Course work:                                                                                    24 Credit Hours

Duration:                                                                                           2 to 4 years

Credit Hours completed through Thesis/additional subjects:     6                             

Total Credit Hours: 30