Systems Engineering Master’s Degree Requirements

Admissions Requirements

• You must meet the general admission requirements that pertain to all master’s degree candidates.
• A minimum of one year of relevant full-time work experience in that field is required, and a detailed work résumé must be submitted.
• The Systems Engineering program offers two degree distinctions—a master of science in engineering (MSE) and a master of science (MS). In order to be admitted into the MSE program, applicants need to hold a degree issued by a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Students admitted without a bachelor of science degree from an EAC of ABET-accredited program (or who did not complete the prerequisites that meet all of the EAC of ABET-accreditation requirements for attainment of student outcomes and for sufficient math, science, and engineering design at the bachelor of science level) will receive a regionally accredited master of science degree. There is no difference in the curriculum for the M.S.E. and M.S. programs.
• When reviewing an application, the candidate’s academic and professional background will be considered.
• If you are an international student, you may have additional admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

• Ten courses must be completed within five years.
• The curriculum consists of seven or eight core courses and two or three electives, depending on whether the master’s project or the master’s thesis is selected.
• Only one C-range grade (C+, C, or C−) can count toward the master’s degree.
• Course substitutions may be allowed subject to advisor approval.