Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology

Credits 120
Format Online

Advance your career and gain the engineering knowledge you need for a future as an electronic systems engineering technologist. The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology at Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is a 120-credit online designed for technologists employed in various phases of the electronics industry.

Electronic systems engineers play a key role in ensuring products are developed and produced to the highest standards. This innovative field drives technological progress, keeps operations running smoothly and supports advancements in telecommunications, computer hardware, automation, consumer electronics, surveillance systems, aerospace, medical technology, and more.

Our BS program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET under the General Criteria and the Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria. 18 of your Area of Study credits must be from 3000/4000 level courses.

Program Details

Degree Requirements


The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Electronics Engineering Systems Technology and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart.

  • Statistics (3 credits)
  • Calculus I (3 credits)
  • Calculus II (3 credits)
  • Physics I with Lab (4 credits)
  • Physics II with Lab (4 credits)
  • Chemistry I with Lab (4 credits)
  • Computer Concepts (3 credits)
  • Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controllers (3 credits)

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: All of the courses in this area of study can be completed through Thomas Edison State University credit-earning options.

  • Program Educational Objectives

    The program educational objectives (PEOs) are broad statements describing the career and professional accomplishments that the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program is preparing graduates to achieve. The BS degree with an area of study in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) strives to produce qualified and competent applied technology engineering professionals who can immediately make substantial contributions to their employers.

    The PEOs are to:

    1. demonstrate a desire and commitment to remain technically current through formal training, self-improvement, and continuing education, while applying skills that involve both practical and acquired knowledge;
    2. demonstrate a commitment to increased levels of leadership and responsibilities in the electronics field;
    3. function effectively in a professional/industrial environment while maintaining independent thought, a focus on safety and efficiency, and adherence to ethical standards;
    4. demonstrate ongoing commitment to professionalism through teamwork as a leader or influential team member in the solution of technical challenges/issues; and
    5. advocate for the industry through membership/involvement with professional/communal/educational societal, committees, and panels.
  • Student Outcomes for the BS-ESET Program

    1. Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
    2. Demonstrate an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
    3. Demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
    4. Demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
    5. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

  • Advised Sequence of Courses

    Students are encouraged to schedule and complete planning sessions with academic advisors. Academic advisors discuss and elaborate on recommended course sequence and prerequisites in these advising sessions.

    The advised sequence of courses (suggested prerequisite requirements) is as follows:

    • Calculus I (MAT-2310) prior to Calculus II (MAT-2320)
    • Physics I with Lab (PHY-1150), prior to Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160)
    • Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160) prior to Solid State Devices and Circuits with Lab (ELT-3060)
    • DC Circuits with Lab (ELE-2110) and AC Circuits with Lab (ELE-2120) prior to Solid State Devices and Circuits with Lab (ELT-3060) and Linear and Integrated Circuits with Lab (ELT-3070)
    • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Digital Electronics with Lab (ELD-3020)
    • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Microprocessors with Lab (ELD-3110)
    • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Electronic Communication Systems with Lab (ELC-2010)
    • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Electronic Instrumentation & Control (CTR-2110)
    • All ESET AOS courses should be completed prior to Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (APS/ELT4900)
    • Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (APS/ELT-4900) prior to Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Capstone (ELT-4950)

    The following summarizes the prescribed sequence above:

    • PHY-1150 prior to PHY-1160
    • MAT-2310 prior to MAT-2320
    • PHY-1160 prior to ELT-3060
    • ELE-2110 and ELE-2120 prior to ELT-3060 and ELT-3007
    • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to ELD-3020, ELD-3110, ELC-2010, and CTR-2110
    • All AOS courses prior to ELT-4900
    • ELT/APS-4900 prior to ELT-4950
  • Enrollment and Graduation Data

    2022 – 2023
    Enrollments: 365
    Graduates: 29
    2021 – 2022
    Enrollments: 392
    Graduates: 32
    2020 – 2021
    Enrollments: 417
    Graduates: 33
    2019 – 2020
    Enrollments: 435
    Graduates: 30
    2018 – 2019
    Enrollments: 447
    Graduates: 43
    2017 – 2018
    Enrollments: 402
    Graduates: 18
    2016 – 2017
    Enrollments: 329
    Graduates: 10

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