Systems engineering represents an interdisciplinary approach to the design of multiple component devices. It differs from other branches of engineering in that it deals with methods for analysis, synthesis, and design of complex multidisciplinary problems as opposed to solving specific disciplinary problems. Systems engineers in the 21st century are found in many traditional engineering fields—communications, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and information technology—as well as nontraditional fields, such as transportation logistics, medical devices, agriculture, and even criminal justice.
The M.S. in Systems Engineering program is designed to provide engineers with the necessary processes and tools, enabling them to define and validate system requirements, develop effective designs, and ensure those designs are safe and meet customer requirements. The program was developed specifically for engineers from various disciplines so that they can become knowledgeable in this multidisciplinary approach.
Completion Requirements
33 total semester credit hours
Core courses (15 sem. cr.)
Program elective courses (12 sem. cr.)
General elective courses (6 sem. cr.)
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Estimated time to completion: 1.5-5 years. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.
Core Courses NSYS 6120 Systems Engineering and Analysis (3 sem. cr.) NSYS 6140 Systems Optimization and Analysis (3 sem. cr.) NSYS 6152 Systems Testing and Reliability (3 sem. cr.) NSYS 6160 Systems Engineering Management (3 sem. cr.) NSYS 6180 Systems Engineering Design (3 sem. cr.)
Program Elective Courses Select four of the following courses: NMBA 6170 Finance and Accounting: Measurement and Flow Control for the Economic Engine (3 sem. cr.) NMBA 6313 Supply Chain Management (3 sem. cr.) NMBA 6336 Global Competitive Environment (3 sem. cr.) NMBA 6351 Legal Environment of Business (3 sem. cr.) NMGT 8750 Total Quality Management and Improvement (3 sem. cr.) NSPP 6325 Integrated Design and Manufacturing (3 sem. cr.) NSYS 6163 Integrated Risk Management (3 sem. cr.)
General Elective Courses Any two of the college's graduate-level courses.
