Systems Engineering Master’s Degree
A Master’s degree in system engineering prepares students for roles where they will be making components for systems, as well as repairing them. A person who is working in this capacity may be involved in applications for computers, electronics, or in the manufacturing sector.
This program is a good fit for people who are able to take a complex problem and break it down into smaller components to solve it. Students who choose to major in this area of study develop the skills needed to analyze and control costs, perform project management duties, and communicate effectively with others. An important part of the program involves learning how to deal with fellow engineers, suppliers, managers and customers when working on projects.
As a Master’s in systems engineering student, you will be taking the following types of courses:
• Creativity and Problem Solving
• Decision and Risk Analysis in Engineering
• Deterministic Models and Simulation
• Engineering Analysis
• Probability Models and Simulation
• Requirements Engineering
• Software Architecture
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Optimization
• Technical Project Management
Career Options
A graduate from this program is qualified for several career choices, including:
• Chief Technology Officer
• Developer
• Operational Support Consultant
• Software Sales Representative
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Analyst