The Wide Bandgap (WBG) Power Electronics graduate certificate is granted to students who have demonstrated mastery of knowledge in WBG power electronics, and preparation for industry or academic positions as a leader in the field.

Campus Code

Knoxville Campus

Graduate Certificate Type

Add-On (MS and PhD students in EECS department only)

Admissions Standards/Procedures

This certificate is for enrolled MS (thesis option) and PhD students in the EECS Department.

To apply, submit the certificate application through the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Credit Hours Required

16 graduate credit hours

Required Courses

• Technical concentration in WBG Power Electronics. Select at least four courses from
  • ECE 583  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 531  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 581  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 582  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 686  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 681  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 683  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 682  (3 credit hours)
• Broadening Knowledge of Power Electronics
  • ECE 691  (1 credit hour)
• Professional Development. Select one course from
  • IE 405  (3 credit hours)
  • IE 518  (3 credit hours)
  • ME 519  (3 credit hours)
  • GEOL 690  (3 credit hours)

Non-Course Requirements

• This certificate is for enrolled MS (thesis option) and PhD students in the EECS Department. The MS students are required to complete their MS thesis. The PhD students are required to complete their dissertation.
• To receive the certificate, students must:
  1) complete the Graduate Certificate Course Verification Form (located on the Graduate School webpage under the Forms Central tab) and
  2) through MyUTK, apply to graduate from the certificate program.