Electrical Engineering – Electric Power and Energy Systems (BSE)
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering in electrical engineering with a concentration in electric power and energy systems online explores the structure and function of the large-scale power systems that support today’s consumers and industrial operations. Throughout this program, you’ll study power engineering for conventional and renewable energy systems and learn how to design technologies and solve problems related to energy and electric power.
Courses focused on the power area of electrical engineering
Throughout the first two years of this program, you’ll complete foundational courses in math, science and programming. In the final two years, you’ll delve into six specialized areas within electrical engineering, such as electrical power, energy systems and power generation. The program culminates with a group technical design project, taking you from conception to construction and demonstration, with a focus on power engineering.
FSE 100: Introduction to Engineering
EEE 120: Digital Design Fundamentals
EEE 202: Circuits I
EEE 203: Signals and Systems I
EEE 230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
EEE 241: Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
EEE 334: Circuits II
EEE 350: Random Signal Analysis
EEE 360: Energy Systems and Power Electronics
EEE 488: Senior Design Laboratory I (L)
EEE 489: Senior Design Laboratory II (L)
Prepare for careers in electrical power engineering
Upon graduation, you can pursue a variety of careers related to electrical engineering and energy system design. Many electrical engineers work for power generation plants or electric utilities companies, but jobs are also available with universities, local governments and private corporations. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Aerospace Engineers
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $126,880
Computer Hardware Engineers
Growth: 4.6%
Salary: $132,360
Electrical Engineers
Growth: 4.2%
Salary: $103,320
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Growth: 7.2%
Salary: $108,170
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $104,600
Nuclear Engineers
Growth: 1.1%
Salary: $122,480
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
Growth: 7.2%
Salary: $108,170
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $104,600
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Growth: 3.5%
Salary: $126,900
Wind Energy Engineers
Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $104,600