Applied math major, thinking of grad school

In summary, the speaker is an applied math major with a minor in CS who is interested in working in robotics and potentially pursuing a master's degree in EE or systems engineering. They are wondering if it is an easy transition from applied math to engineering and what additional courses they would need to take. Another speaker mentions that to get an MSEE, they would need to take essentially all the courses of a BSEE and the applied math major has already taken some relevant courses such as engineering physics and programming. However, they may need to take more courses to catch up to the requirements for a BSEE.
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hey guys

im currently an applied math major, with a CS minor, about to enter my 4th year. I am thinking i'd like to work in robotics maybe, and might be considering getting masters-level education in EE, or systems engineering. is this an easy transition, from applied math, to engineering? what additional courses would i need to take?

thanks
 
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If you want an MSEE, you need to take essentially all the courses of a BSEE.
 
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oh yea, the applied math major requires that i take
1 year of engineering physics (mechanics, E&M) which is the same as EE's take
i took 2 years of programming
and as elective i have taken control systems, and DSP

am i looking at more than a year of catch up work before i can get the MSEE?
 
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Yes, to get a BSEE you need more than 2 year of programming and 2 electives. You should look at the BSEE requirements in your university to see where you have to catch up.
 

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