Online Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

About

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.

Admissions

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.

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering or engineering technology
  • Calculus I (MAT 126 or equivalent) and Circuit Analysis I (EET 111 or equivalent)
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IbT), IELTS score of 6.5, or a minimum PTE Academic score of 60 for international students

Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

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.

Electrical and electronics engineers

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, starting salaries can range from $60,000 to $70,000.

Median Salary: $109,010

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)
  • EET 515: Automation and Integration (3 credits)
  • EET 560: Renewable Energy and Electricity Production (3 credits)

Alternative courses may be substituted with EET faculty permission.

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

  • ENM 586: Advanced Project Management (3 credits)
  • EET 422: Power Systems Analysis (4 credits)
  • EET 423: Protective Relay Applications (3 credits)
  • EET 405: Fundamentals of Engineering: Electrical and Computer (3 credits)
  • EET 584: Engineering Economics (3 credits)
Engineering students working in the Electrical Engineering Technology lab

At a Glance

UMaineOnline

Maine College of Engineering & Computing


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

15–16 Credits

UMaineOnline

Maine College of Engineering & Computing


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

15–16 Credits

Cost Per Credit Hour

E-Rate

$780

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Contact

Beth Royston, M.S.

UMaineOnline Advisor

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207.581.4581