MSE Comprehensive Exam
The MSE requires a comprehensive examination, which is administered in the sixth week of the semester, consists of a written exam in the major area of study, and covers material through the master's degree level. The departmental area committee makes up the written exam.
The six areas of specialization are as follows:
- Control systems
- Electromagnetics, antennas and microwave circuits
- Electronic and mixed-signal circuit design
- Electric power and energy sysytems
- Signal processing and communications systems
- Solid-state electronics
The student should consult the area committee chair for specifics regarding the nature of the exam.
Any student failing the exam must petition to attempt it a second time. There is no guarantee that the petition will be accepted. A third exam will not be permitted.
INSTRUCTIONS:
A. An approved Master's Degree Program of Study must be on file with the Electrical Engineering department. To access the Interactive Program of Study (iPOS), follow these steps:
- Point your web browers to my.asu.edu.
- Enter your asurite id and password and click the "Login" button.
- Upon successfully logging in, click on the "Graduate Studies" tab.
- Click on the "Interactive Program of Study."
- Follow the online instructions, being certain to click "Save and Continue" after entering information on each page.
B. Submit the Electrical Engineering "sign-up for MSE comprehensive exam" form.
- Send the completed form via e-mail to darleen.mandt@asu.edu
C. Submit the Report of Final Master's Culminating Experience Form [http://www.asu.edu/graduate/forms]
- Send the completed form via e-mail to darleen.mandt@asu.edu
NOTE: YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR COURSES IN THE SEMESTER YOU TAKE THE MSE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM. If you have completed your coursework then you will need to register for EEE 595 Continuing Registration. Contact Darleen Mandt for the approved schedule line number.
Comprehensive Exam Schedule
On Friday afternoon of the sixth week of the semester.