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Online Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

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15–16 Credits

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Rolling Admissions

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No GRE/GMAT Required

About the Program

The online Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology enhances the technical and management knowledge of experienced professionals in today’s industry. Students will learn:

  • Applied circuit design applications through printed circuit board design, manufacturing, and assembly
  • Applied software techniques through automation and integration applications
  • Grid integration techniques and renewable energy applications

This certificate can be used for continuing education credits or as a pathway to an M.S. in Engineering Technology or a PSM in Engineering and Business.

Contact Us

Have questions about earning your Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Kimberly Lai, M.A.

UMaineOnline Advisor


661.544.8675
kimberly.lai@maine.edu

Curriculum

Our curriculum provides students with advanced technical knowledge through real-world, practical applications.

The following courses are required (9 credits):

  • EET 514: Printed Circuit Board Design (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • EET 515: Automation and Integration (3 credits) Fall
  • EET 560: Renewable Energy and Electricity Production (3 credits) Fall

Alternative courses may be substituted with EET faculty permission.

Choose two courses from the following (6–7 credits):

  • EET 422: Power Systems Analysis (4 credits) Fall
  • EET 423: Protective Relay Applications (3 credits) Spring
  • EET 405: Fundamentals of Engineering: Electrical and Computer (3 credits) Fall
  • EET 584: Engineering Economics (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • ENM 586: Advanced Project Management (3 credits) Fall and Spring

Admissions

The Electrical Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate does not accept transfer credit per the University of Maine Graduate School rules.

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a technical field such as engineering, computer science, math, or physics
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IbT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for international students
  • A minimum PTE Academic score of 60 for international students
  • Circuit analysis experience is preferred but not required

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)
  • PTE Academic scores (international students)
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Careers

The EET faculty has built a strong network of contacts to help graduates find employment. Our faculty works personally with students to help them find positions that fit their interests. Our graduates find careers as project engineers, electrical and instrumentation engineers, equipment engineers, field engineers, power systems engineers, or electronic applications engineers. Over the last several years, we have had an almost 100% placement rate within three months of graduation.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As of May 2023, the median average wage for electrical engineers is $109,010, and starting salaries can range from $60,000 to $70,000.