Graduates of the Master of Science in Systems Engineering are capable of designing and managing complex multidisciplinary engineering systems with a rigorous systems engineering approach. The research component of the thesis- and project-based M.S. programs equip students with cutting edge skills in specific focus areas, preparing them for future career opportunities.

Effective Fall 2023

Core Requirements
Select 5 courses from the following:15
Engineering Project and Program Management
Project Management: Information Technology
Advanced IT Project Management
Engineering Optimization: Method/Application
Engineering Decision Support/Expert Systems
Intellectual Property and Invention Systems
Engineering Risk Analysis
Spaceflight and Biological Systems
Design Analysis of Engineering Experiments
Electrical Power Engineering
Grid Integration of Wind Energy Systems
Coupled Electromechanical Systems
Simulation Modeling and Experimentation
Foundations of Systems Engineering
Systems Thinking for the Real World
Systems Sensing and Imaging Analysis
Overview of Systems Engineering Processes
Dynamics of Complex Engineering Systems
Human Systems Integration
Engineering Data Design and Visualization
Secure Vehicle and Industrial Networking
Systems Engineering Architecture
Cybersecurity Awareness for Systems Engineers
Analytics in Systems Engineering
Cost Optimization for Systems Engineers
Systems Requirements Engineering
Introduction to Systems Test and Evaluation
Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering
Technical Electives 16
Thesis
SYSE 699Thesis9
Program Total Credits:30

A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program. 

1

Select 6 credits with approval by student’s advisory committee.  A maximum of 6 credit hours are permitted at the 400-level. The remainder must be at the 500-level or above.

Effective Fall 2023

Core Requirements
Select 5 courses from the following:15
Engineering Project and Program Management
Project Management: Information Technology
Advanced IT Project Management
Engineering Optimization: Method/Application
Engineering Decision Support/Expert Systems
Intellectual Property and Invention Systems
Engineering Risk Analysis
Spaceflight and Biological Systems
Design Analysis of Engineering Experiments
Electrical Power Engineering
Grid Integration of Wind Energy Systems
Coupled Electromechanical Systems
Simulation Modeling and Experimentation
Foundations of Systems Engineering
Systems Thinking for the Real World
Systems Sensing and Imaging Analysis
Overview of Systems Engineering Processes
Dynamics of Complex Engineering Systems
Human Systems Integration
Engineering Data Design and Visualization
Secure Vehicle and Industrial Networking
Systems Engineering Architecture
Cybersecurity Awareness for Systems Engineers
Analytics in Systems Engineering
Cost Optimization for Systems Engineers
Systems Requirements Engineering
Introduction to Systems Test and Evaluation
Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering
Technical Electives 112
Research
SYSE 695Independent Study 23
Program Total Credits:30

A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program. 

1

Select 6 credits with approval by student’s advisory committee.  A maximum of 6 credit hours are permitted at the 400-level. The remainder must be at the 500-level or above.

2

Complete SYSE 695 or select a comparable course with a minimum of 3 credits with approval of graduate advisor.