Online Master of Engineering – Systems Engineering Emphasis

In this systems engineering master’s emphasis, you’ll explore the development and enhancement of all types of engineered systems from phone networks and supply chains to business software. The primary goals for all system engineers are defining needs and supporting risk management.

Throughout your coursework, you’ll focus on foundational concepts that build a broader perspective on topics such as design synthesis, engineering and system management and system validation. You’ll build the knowledge and abilities needed to comprehend complex projects in a holistic sense, including:

• Connecting system concepts and designs with their practical, day-to-day uses.
• Identifying potential problems that can arise in systems and crafting solutions.
• Understanding how the many components of a system function together and support each other.

In addition to these skills, you’ll have the opportunity to choose one specialized topic to focus your elective courses on, including hardware, innovation and entrepreneurship, quality and reliability, software or supply chains. You can also take a combination of electives that qualify you for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Who’s a good candidate for this MEng?

The ideal candidate for this systems engineering master’s emphasis already has a career in a field such as engineering, consulting, operations, manufacturing or transportation. More broadly, this program is fitting for applicants with an interest in the early-stage needs and requirements of a manufacturing or development cycle. Completion of courses in differential and integral calculus, calculus-based probability and statistics and operations research is also crucial.