电气工程的特点是组成该学科的学科领域的广度和多样性。从本质上讲，它要求大量应用数学和计算工具。该程序旨在让学生准备将这些工具应用于工程问题。研究的主要领域包括：电子电路，通信系统，数字计算机系统，电磁，数字信号处理等。这些区域中的每个区域都有其自己的子区域。例如，通信系统包括传统的模拟通信，现代数字通信，无线通信系统，编码理论和其他主题。电磁领域包括天线，电磁兼容性，微波和传输线等领域。电气工程硕士学位课程将为合格的学生提供在这些领域进修的机会。
Electrical engineering is characterized by the breadth and diversity of subject areas that comprise the discipline. It demands, by its nature, intensive application of mathematics and computational tools. The program is designed to prepare the student to apply these tools to engineering problems. Major areas of study include: electronic circuits, communication systems, digital computer systems, electromagnetic's, digital signal processing, and many others. Each of these areas has its own sub-area. For instance, communication systems include traditional analog communications, modern digital communications, wireless communication systems, coding theory and other topics. Electromagnetic's includes such areas as antennas, electromagnetic compatibility, microwaves, and transmission lines. The master's degree program in electrical engineering will provide qualified students the opportunity to pursue advanced study in these areas.