MA/MS in Systems Engineering

The master of engineering in systems engineering takes a multidisciplinary approach to designing, managing and improving complex systems. It can be taken on campus or through distance learning, and suits students targeting fields such as production, health care, city transit and clean power. Students may follow specialty pathways in energy or in health-care systems and have considerable freedom in choosing electives. The core courses are updated to reflect industry expectations. Students study full-time and typically finish in two semesters. Prospective applicants should check with the graduate field office and the Cornell Graduate School about admission requirements, funding and application timelines, because this catalog entry concentrates on the academic content and milestones of the degree rather than on costs or deadlines.