Wire a successful career with a specialization in electrical engineering
From computers to solar technologies, electrical engineers are part of the design, build, and testing process for many objects we use every day. Prepare to reach people and positively impact their lives as you learn to design and develop computers, communication and power distribution systems, and more with Mercer’s specialization in electrical engineering.
When you choose to specialize in electrical engineering, you will enjoy challenging courses taught by experts, experiential learning opportunities, mentorship, and support. You will graduate with a well-rounded engineering education, ready to pursue graduate school or embark on your career in electrical engineering.
Take your electrical engineering specialization to the next level with a minor
The best electrical engineering schools provide you with the option to deepen your industry knowledge and increase the value of your specialization in electrical engineering by pursuing a related minor.
Mercer offers a variety of minors to broaden your studies, including:
- Engineering for Development, or E4D, which prepares you to implement sustainable solutions for people and the environment
- Human-Centered Information Design and Technology, which shows you how to evaluate your audience and tailor messaging accordingly so you can better convey information, no matter how technical or complicated
Your Mercer electrical engineering specialization experience
From minuscule semiconductor-integrated circuits to biomedical instruments, you will learn to design and construct as you complete electrical engineer specialization requirements at Mercer.
Tech companies and organizations large and small need electrical and computer engineers, programmers, and other professionals with a solid electrical engineering education. This includes knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of electronics, general engineering and design, and computer systems principles—all areas you will dive into as you navigate courses in your electrical engineering specialization.
Electrical engineering curriculum prepares students to improve the designs of familiar electronics—from vehicles and office equipment to entertainment systems and machine tools—to open doors for new innovations.
Learn by doing
When you earn your Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an electrical engineering specialization at Mercer, you will have several opportunities to learn through service-learning experiences, faculty-led research projects, and more.
As a student at Mercer, you will complete hands-on training, designing, building, and testing with a wide range of electronic components and products. This will help you develop the technological skills future jobs require—plus the communication, teamwork, and leadership skills you will need for success in any work environment.
Explore your electrical engineering specialization curriculum
Develop a strong foundation of industry knowledge through core and general studies courses as a student specializing in electrical engineering. Then, build upon foundational knowledge through electrical engineering courses and technical electives.
The best engineering schools challenge you to develop new ways of thinking. At Mercer, you will be challenged through four areas of study as you complete electrical engineer specialization requirements: electronics fundamentals, general engineering fundamentals, engineering design, and computer systems principles.
Explore course descriptions and program requirements for the specialization in electrical engineering.
Learn from experienced faculty
As you pursue your BSE with a specialization in electrical engineering at Mercer, you will have direct and personal interactions with faculty members who have years of experience in the industry and the classroom.
Your professors are actively researching and contributing to the field, specializing in areas that range from electromagnetics and fiber optics to solar energy technology to power electronics and their applications in power systems.
Meet our electrical engineering specialization professors.
Careers and graduate study options for a specialization in electrical engineering
As you earn your specialization in electrical engineering at Mercer, you will develop the skills and credentials you need to pursue a variety of roles in the industry or continue your education through graduate studies.
From research and development labs to manufacturing and the federal government, a bachelor of science in engineering with a specialization in electrical engineering from Mercer can equip you for success in a variety of roles.
Career data is sourced from Lightcast and O*NET and may include both bachelor’s and master’s degree outcomes. For more detailed data, visit onetonline.org. Current students and alumni can access additional data and resources through Mercer’s Center for Career and Professional Development.
Continue your education after completing your specialization in electrical engineering requirements and pursue your graduate degree at Mercer:
By being an engineer at Mercer, I have been able to get to know many great professors and peers. Mercer has given me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in labs, projects, and clubs like Mercer IEEE and Mercer Robotics Club. Overall, Mercer Engineering has given me the tools to pursue any career path I want.
The electrical engineering program is supported by professors with a diverse set of engineering backgrounds that gives students many different perspectives in the electrical engineering field. It has given me knowledge on a broad amount of subject matter that I now apply to real-life engineering scenarios.
My experience at Mercer taught me to efficiently allocate my time such that I perform for my customer, meet all contractual deadlines, and provide a product that meets or exceeds all expectations.
Find your purpose with Mercer
Pursue a specialization in electrical engineering. Become a Mercerian and apply today!
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