Minor in Electrical Engineering

Our students gain a hands-on education that prepares them for successful careers in embedded systems, the computer industry, power and renewable energy, the biomedical industry, aerospace, and academia.

The minor in electrical engineering provides training to broaden the skills of students majoring in science, mathematics or other engineering disciplines. Students learn the fundamentals of electrical engineering and are introduced to at least one of its many advanced areas. Our students are able to further their knowledge within the field of engineering and then apply their education to real-world situations.

  • Learn how to apply your education to real-world problems
  • Gain hands-on skills that prepare you for success
  • Complement your undergraduate studies and skills with a minor

Top 20 public U.S. university for engineering

(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

Connect with many high-tech companies right here in Boulder, many of which sponsor internships or mentorship programs

Learn from faculty experts in small, collaborative classes where our average student-to-faculty ratio is 10-to-1

Be successful.

A minor in electrical engineering allows you to enter the workforce with additional skills and knowledge alongside your major area of study.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Software engineer, radio frequency engineer, product engineer, field engineer and application developer are common job opportunities for graduates

 

Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, Apple, Zayo Group and Cisco Systems employ our alumni

Academic Plan & Requirements

The minor in electrical engineering is open to all undergraduate students at CU Boulder, except those earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical and computer engineering. To earn the minor, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours.

Required course topics include:

  • Circuits and Electronics 
  • Circuits as Systems
  • Electronics Design

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.