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Certificate and degree programs

Our school, along with Cornell's highly regarded Systems Engineering Program within the College of Engineering, offers a:

Certificate in Systems Engineering

This twelve-credit certificate program is particularly helpful for engineers responsible for system requirements, design, development, testing, support, and disposition.

It features the following four core courses:

  • Applied Systems Engineering
  • Systems Architecture, Behavior, and Optimization
  • Principles of Project Management
  • An advanced elective in engineering (or you may transfer credit from pre-approved courses)

See our Systems Engineering overview for more information.

Certificate in Systems Engineering Management

This twelve-credit certificate program is particularly helpful for project managers responsible for value-chain management.

It features the following four core courses:

  • Applied Systems Engineering
  • Principles of Project Management
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • An advanced elective in engineering (or you may transfer credit from pre-approved courses)

See our Systems Engineering overview for more information.

Master's of Engineering in Systems Engineering

This program is ideal for you if you've entered the workforce and want to earn your master's degree via distance learning without taking a break in your employment.

The degree requires 30 credit hours of instruction, including the following distance learning courses. For a full description of the program, please visit the program's Web site.

  • SYSEN 5110 Applied Systems Engineering (3 credits, Fall)
  • SYSEN 5210 Systems Architecture, Behavior, and Optimization (3 credits, Spring)
  • SYSEN 5310 Systems Engineering for the Design and Operation of Reliable Systems (3 credits, Fall)
  • SYSEN 5920 Systems Engineering Management for Virtual Teams (1 credit, Summer)
  • SYSEN 5940 Creativity and Innovation within Systems Engineering (1 credit, Summer)
  • CEE 6910 Principles of Project Leadership (3 credits, Spring)
  • CEE 6970 Risk Analysis and Management (3 credits, Spring)
  • ECE 4450 Computer Networks and Telecommunications (3 credits, Fall)
  • NBA 5070 Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers (3 credits, Fall)