Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 30 credit hours are required.
- The entire selection of courses for the degree must be approved by the student's advisor. Other courses could be accepted as electives if approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.
- You must receive a letter grade for all courses applied toward your degree.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYSEN 5100 | Model Based Systems Engineering | Fall | 4 |
| SYSEN 5200 | Systems Analysis Behavior and Optimization | Spring | 3 |
| SYSEN 5900 | Systems Engineering Project | Spring and fall | 6-8 |
or SYSEN 5930 | Project Management Project Management and Leadership for Complex Systems | Spring or fall Fall | 4 4 |
| Total credits for required courses | 17-19 |
Elective Courses
Since a minimum of 30 credits are required for the M.Eng. degree, 12 to 14 credits of electives will be needed from the pre-approved electives (PDF). Other courses which have systems content can be approved with permission of the Director of Graduate Studies. The electives are grouped into the following categories with the restrictions described:
| Group | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Modeling and Analysis | At least one course must be taken from this group (3-4 credits) |
| Application | At least one course must be taken from this group (3-4 credits) |
| Management | No more than one course may be taken from this group |
| Seminar | No more than one course each semester may be taken from this group, for a maximum of two courses in total |
Your advisor must approve the electives you select to ensure a well-rounded program of study.
This is documented by submitted a proposal form (PDF) to the Systems Engineering program office.