Master of Science in Systems Engineering

The Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree is an online graduate program that requires 30 credit hours to complete. Instructors use various state-of-the-art instructional tools that allow you to pursue the systems engineering degree from anywhere you can access the Internet.

The M.S. degree in systems engineering program is designed to provide you, the engineering professional, with the skills and knowledge to solve the 21st century's industry challenges. The program will develop the fundamental systems engineering knowledge to assess program risks, understand requirements, and develop solutions to meet business and technology's complex needs.

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field and includes systems design, integration, and management of systems over the lifecycle and requires a diverse, specialized skillset of leaders who can guide technical teams in real-world applications at every stage of a project.

Systems engineering techniques are used in complex projects: spacecraft design, computer chip design, robotics, software integration, and bridge-building. Systems engineering uses various tools that include modeling and simulation, requirements analysis, and scheduling to manage complexity.

This program offers course work in:

  • Systems Engineering Intro and Project
  • Systems Architecture
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Reliability and Sustainability

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credits: 30 Total Hours

Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Two-year Program

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall, July 1st
  • Spring, November 1st
  • Summer, April 1st
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Admissions Requirements

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.  
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university
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Additional Program Requirements:

  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physical science, or other technically oriented major  
    • Foundation coursework may be required for applicants from other disciplines or related fields 
  • GRE score 
  • Statement of purpose describing your career and educational goals 
  • Two letters of recommendation that clearly state your years of employment and relevant work experience. 
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam 
  • Resume or professional vitae documenting a minimum of four years’ work experience after the undergraduate degree. 

Systems Engineering Degree Benefits at ʳɫÊÓƵ State

  • Academic Excellence – The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is committed to maintaining high academic standards. As a Supply Chain Logistics student, you must meet the program’s Engineering Standing Requirements, which includes having a minimum 3.0 GPA in select math, science, and engineering courses before enrolling in upper-division courses.

  • Flexible, Online Course – This program is designed for a completely online environment to provide flexibility to our students and their work/life balance.

  • Innovative Research – The program is offered online and on-campus in Marietta and is located within ʳɫÊÓƵ’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology SPCEET). The College has state-of-the-art labs and facilities and dedicated Research Centers like the Center for Advanced Materials Research and Education to conduct a wide range of innovative research projects year-round.

What can you do with a Systems Engineering degree?

  • College Professor
  • Network and Systems Engineering
  • Engineering Manager
  • Database Specialist
  • Mechanical and Related Engineer

Systems Engineering Salary and Career Information

The systems engineering career offers many career paths that can easily align with your current and future goals. Below are just a few jobs that are achievable with a graduate degree in systems engineering from ʳɫÊÓƵ.

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
650 Clair Harris Road
Marietta Campus
W. Clair Harris Textile Center, Building M
Room #M-108
Mail Drop # 9061
Marietta, GA 30060
 

Phone: 470-578-4377

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