Power Electronics
The power electronics professional master's program offered through the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at CU Boulder is a world-class program that cultivates creative power electronics engineers with a practical foundation, current knowledge and industry context. The power electronics program provides a comprehensive coverage of power electronics technologies and fundamentals, as well as extensive practical laboratory experience.
This program culminates in a 30-credit hour Master of Science degree with flexible core course options and electives. A 9-credit hour certificate is automatically awarded to all students completing our three core courses and available as a stand-alone certificate as well. Most power electronics courses offer distance-learning options.
With classes taught by renowned Colorado Power Electronics Center faculty, as well as instructors from industry and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, students with a BS in electrical engineering or related fields can now complete a master's in this dynmaic field with outstanding job opportunities.
Modern, High-Quality
Power Electronics Curriculum
- 30-credit hour MS degree, through core course and flexible electives, including a 9-credit hour graduate certificate
- Hands-on experience through two dedicated power electronics laborartory courses
- Estimated tuition cost for Professional Master's in Engineering
Teaching and Research
Opportunities
- Opportunities to gain experience through Graduate Learning Assistantship positions
- Course Facilitator positions available for distance learning through the MS-EE on Coursera
- Research opportunities through Independent Study and hourly positions
Outstanding Internship and Career Opportunities
- Gain competitive internship positions, usually available during summer
- Job opportunities with leading companies in power electronics, electrified transportation, renewable energy and semiconductor industries
- Typical salary range for our graduates: $95,000 - $153,000, with a median of $130,000