MA/MS in Systems Engineering

This master's degree in systems engineering trains students to work as researchers or practitioners in industry. A thesis or project lets each student concentrate on a chosen specialty, and the course list is large enough to support many different study plans. Students may attend in person, online or in a mix of both. Focus areas are operations research, systems modeling, cybersecurity and analytics, and design and management of systems. Eligible students can also look into the accelerated master's option, which shortens the route to the degree. Applicants should review the departmental expectations, speak with a program representative about assistantships and other funding, and begin the online application once they are ready. Detailed coursework and credit rules are kept in the university catalog, so questions about the plan of study are best sent to the department. Financial aid guidance is also available through the central aid office.