Purdue University Northwest

What you'll study

Study topics focus on the fundamentals and applications of electrical engineering. Course topics commonly include:

• Basic circuit theory and circuit analysis techniques
• Analog and digital electronics (semiconductor devices, amplifiers, logic)
• Signals, systems and introductory signal processing concepts
• Instrumentation, measurement and laboratory practice
• Elective options that allow deeper study in areas such as embedded systems, power electronics, or communications depending on availability

Entry requirements

Admission to the minor typically requires enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at the university and department approval. Students usually must have completed prerequisite mathematics and physics coursework (for example, calculus and introductory physics) before enrolling in upper-division electrical engineering classes. Specific departmental policies—such as minimum GPA, number of allowable transfer credits, and a formal minor declaration—are set by the home department and should be confirmed with an academic advisor.

Career prospects

A minor in Electrical Engineering enhances a graduate’s technical profile for roles that intersect electrical and other engineering disciplines. Typical outcomes include stronger candidacy for positions in product development, embedded systems, automation, instrumentation, test engineering, and technical roles at technology-driven firms. The minor can also improve prospects for graduate study where electrical engineering foundations are useful.

Scholarships & funding angle

Funding for students pursuing a minor generally comes through the student’s primary college scholarships, institutional financial aid, and department-level awards. Students should consult university scholarship offices and the engineering department for merit- or need-based awards, undergraduate research assistantships, and internship opportunities that help offset costs while providing hands-on experience related to the minor.