For Joint Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Synopsis
Blended BS+MS (BMS) program provides an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with the simultaneous conferring of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This program targets students who are current EE or CPE undergraduate students at Cal Poly.
Program Features
- Simplified application process.
- BS and MS coursework can be taken concurrently.
- Access to graduate student facilities.
- TA appointments (if available).
- Priority registration
Students may apply for admission to the BMS program after completion of all EE/CPE 300-level courses required by their undergraduate program. The student will have the choice between a thesis or a course-based option for their culminating experience.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum Cal Poly GPA of 3.2
- Unofficial academic transcript
- Completion of all EE/CPE 300-level courses and GWR (including those that are taken in the quarter of application)
- Statement of Purpose and Resume
- For Thesis-track: 1. A 1-page memo, co-developed and signed by the thesis advisor including: draft thesis title, description of the research plan, advisor name and signature. 2. One letter of recommendation from the thesis advisor.
- For Course-based track: 2 letters of recommendation. One must be from an instructor of 300- or 400-level course.
- Completed application package
The BMS program has three application deadlines, which fall on the Friday of the 8th week of each quarter at 5:00 PM. Candidates must email their complete application package (refer to the forms below) to the EE Graduate Coordinator. If a letter of recommendation is required, the recommender should email the letter directly to the Graduate Coordinator using the provided letter template. The Graduate Committee reviews the complete application package within 1–2 weeks after the application deadlines.
For more information, please contact Graduate Coordinator Jane Zhang.
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