For Blended 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 (CPSLO Total) of 3.2
- Unofficial academic transcript
- Completion of all EE/CPE 300-level courses (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 complete the BMS Program Application through the designated Microsoft Forms (refer to the forms below). Prior to submitting the main application, students must use the Letter of Recommendation Request Form to initiate the faculty recommendation process. Recommenders will receive automated email notifications with links to complete their recommendations. The Graduate Committee reviews complete application packages within 2-3 weeks after the application deadlines.
For comprehensive information on the BMS program, including detailed application requirements and step-by-step application procedures, please thoroughly review the BMSEE Program Handbook available at the link below.
For any questions about the BMS EE program, please contact Graduate Coordinator Siavash Farzan.
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