Systems Engineering, MS

The Systems Engineering Graduate Program provides an opportunity for working professionals to acquire advanced systems engineering skills through part-time study. In the past, leading systems engineers with large corporations have had academic backgrounds as diverse as engineering, management, and liberal arts. However, these experts in the field of systems engineering are few in number.

The Master of Science in Systems Engineering program will serve to educate professionals to solve industry challenges of the 21st century. These professionals will develop the fundamental systems engineering knowledge to assess program risks, understand requirements and develop solutions to meet the complex needs of business and technology.

Systems Engineering classes are offered completely on-line. Instructors use a variety of state-of-the-art instructional tools that allow students to pursue the Systems Engineering degree from anywhere they can access the Internet.

Graduate applicants shall have the following qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physical science, or other technically oriented major from an accredited college or university. Interested students from other disciplines may be admitted to the program, but may be required to complete additional courses.
• A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on the 4.0 scale). Applicants with a GPA of 2.75 or better may be considered with strong work experience and letters of reference.
• Official GRE scores meeting the current admission profile: 150 (450 on old scale) Verbal and 148 (600 on old scale) Quantitative. Applicants with lower scores may be accepted provisionally requiring additional preparatory course work. Test scores may be waived, if (1) an applicant has 4 or more years of relevant work experience earned after receiving their first baccalaureate degree or (2) a 3.5 undergraduate GPA or better. To request a GRE waiver, send a letter outlining your work experience or a current resume.
• For international students, a 80 on the TOEFL Internet version or an IELTS score of 6.5 is required.