Engineering M.S.

Program Details

Credit Hours: 30

Course Length: 16 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 24 Months

Next Application Deadline: See Application Deadlines quicklink

Program duration may depend on course load and availability. Consult with your advisor.

Increase your earning potential and open the door for specialized career opportunities with a Master of Science in Engineering from UWF.

Why Study Engineering at UWF?

The Master of Science in Engineering degree is a joint venture between the Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

We offer one-on-one interaction with highly trained faculty and a flexible course schedule. You can choose to attend live lectures at the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast in Fort Walton Beach, watch a live feed of the lecture anywhere in the world or watch recorded lectures at your convenience.

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What You Will Learn

You will choose one of three high-demand areas of specialization—power, robotics or advanced materials—and mix in a wide variety of elective courses to develop a program that best suits your needs.

Regardless of which specialization you choose, you will enroll in Principles of Engineering Analysis, which covers topics in advanced engineering analysis, including linear algebra, partial differential equations, Fourier series, complex variables and vector calculus with numerical techniques.

You will take three courses in your area of specialization, concluding with a thesis or an engineering project.

A limited number of graduate research and teaching assistantships exist for highly qualified students.

Whether you are a professional wanting an M.S. degree for advancement or are preparing to move into a Ph.D. program (our robotics concentration would be a great way to prepare for the Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Robotics at UWF), UWF has a lot to offer.

Our highly trained faculty, state of the art labs and research, and high tech classrooms are just what you need.

UWF programs offered at the Pensacola campus or UWF Emerald Coast may require online courses. Discuss the program requirements and planning with your academic advisor.

Courses

Courses & Requirements

All students in the MSE program must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of "C" or better. Note you must complete at least 15 credits of courses that are 6000 level or above (6 will be your thesis/project, 3 will be Principles of Engineering Analysis, and the other 6 must either be either in your area of concentration, your electives, or a combination of both).

EGN 6429 - Principles of Engineering Analysis
Students must take a minimum of 3 courses from one of the areas of concentration: Robotics and Systems, Smart Power Systems with Data Analytics, or Materials and Manufacturing.
Students can choose any 12 credits of a combination of 5000 and 6000 technical electives from Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Intelligent Systems and Robotics. In addition, courses from other departments (examples include Computer Science, Math and Statistics, Biology, and even Business) may apply if preapproved by the Engineering department. A list of preapproved electives can be found on your audit, or see your advisor to discuss other options.
Students must choose between completing a thesis or a project.
- Thesis Option: EGN 6975 - Thesis
- Project Option: EGN 6960 - Engineering Project

The Robotics and Systems concentration focuses on the mathematical and algorithmic principles underlying intelligent systems and robotics. Topics include knowledge representation and reasoning, perception and sensing in agents and efficient methods of search, as well as ethical issues of intelligent systems.

Students must take a minimum of 3 courses for this concentration:

EEL 5630 - Digital Control Systems
EEL 5553 - Digital Signal Processing
EEL 5520 - Communications Networks
EEL 5654 - Advanced Control Systems
EEL 5683 - Introduction to Autonomous Systems
EEL 6692 - Wearable Robotics
EML 6805 - Foundations for Robotics

The Smart Power Systems with Data Analytics concentration focuses on operation and control problems and solution techniques, including the current and advanced technologies and trends in development that will shape future electrical power systems.

Students must take a minimum of 3 courses for this concentration:

EEL 5245 - Advanced Topics in Power Electronics
EEL 5267 - Intelligent Systems Applications to Power Systems
EEL 5291 - Smart Distribution Systems
EEL 5266 - Power System Operation and Control
EEL 5277 - Cyber Security of Industrial Control System
EEL 6042 - Data Analytics and Applications to Engineering
EEL 6246 - Power Electronics and Utility Applications

The Materials and Manufacturing concentration focuses on the microstructure of high-strength fiber materials (glass, carbon, polymer, ceramic fibers) and matrix materials (polymer, metal, ceramic and carbon matrices) with various applications in mind.

Students must take a minimum of 3 courses for this concentration:

EML 5546 - Composite Materials
EML 5570 - Principles of Fracture Mechanics
EML 6237 - Advanced Solid Mechanics
EEL 6042 - Data Analytics and Applications to Engineering

In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering (or a closely related field)
Undergraduate institutional GPA

Students who are admitted to the program but do not have a sufficient background for their chosen concentration area may be required to complete additional coursework. All other students can only be admitted by approval of the Graduate Committee. These students will likely have to complete additional coursework as recommended by the Graduate Committee.

Students with a lower Undergraduate GPA (below 3.0) have the option to take and submit scores for one of the following graduate exams to help strengthen their application:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

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Careers & Outcomes

A master's degree in engineering opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in technology, manufacturing, and research sectors, equipping graduates with advanced skills in system design, problem-solving, project management, and innovation to drive industry growth and development.

Job Titles

Senior Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Material Engineer

Employers

Eglin Air Force Base
Air Force Research Labs
BAE Systems Southern Company
Florida Power and Light
General Electric
Mott McDonald
QMotion

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Engineering M.S. Tuition
Component	Cost*	Total*
In-state Tuition	$377.60 per credit hour	$11,328
Out-of-state Tuition	$1,037.24 per credit hour	$31,117.20

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See Graduate School Tuition & Fees for more information.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students. We provide eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See Graduate School Funding Opportunities for more information.

Scholarship Opportunities

The following is a partial list of scholarships available for UWF engineering students. Application is done through MyUWF in the UWF Scholarship Portal.

Engineering Graduate Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship	Criteria	Award	Apply Link
John C. Pace Scholarship	New graduate students in non-OPM programs with an undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 and enrolled in six or more semester hours of graduate credit. A student may continue to receive funding for three additional semesters as long as they maintain a 3.0 GPA, are in good standing, and are enrolled in six or more semester hours of graduate credit.	$1,000 per year	Pace Application
Graduate Merit Scholarship	New graduate students in non-OPM programs with an undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 and enrolled in six or more semester hours of graduate credit. Must be a Florida resident with preference to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. A student may continue to receive funding for three additional semesters as long as they maintain a 3.0 GPA, are in good standing, and are enrolled in six or more semester hours of graduate credit.	$1,000 per year	Merit Application
Graduate Grant	Full-time students in Engineering graduate program. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Renewable in year two. Must have an unmet need shown on a valid, processed FAFSA application. Open to domestic students only.	$2,000 per semester	Grant Application
GA-TA Scholarship	Limited number available. Full-time, degree-seeking students in Engineering graduate program. Minimum of 3.0 GPA, good academic standing, and available to teach/tutor for 20 hours/week while in graduate program. Must attend Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation.	Tuition fee waiver/stipend $13,500 per year	GA-TA Application