Learn to solve complex systems engineering challenges
Gain sought-after skills and elevate your engineering career with 51²è¹Ý Lyle's M.S. in Systems Engineering
10 Courses
With Industry-Leading Faculty
Jan. 2
Application for Spring
Flexible
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30 Credit Hours
To Complete Your Master's
About the Program
Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that focuses on designing, integrating, and managing complex systems over their life cycles. New and more complex technologies are challenging approaches to the practice of engineering and technology management and changing the needs of the modern workplace and workforce.
51²è¹Ý Lyle's provides a structured way of analyzing and solving complex problems across the product development or acquisition lifecycle. This, coupled with systems thinking and leadership skills, provides students with both technical and “power” skills needed to serve the current and increasing demands of industry.
To learn more about the program, contact the program director, Dr. Diana Easton.
The 51²è¹Ý Lyle Difference
Real-World
Gain hands-on experience with projects that mimic real-world scenarios, ensuring you're job-ready upon graduation.
In-Demand
Current demand for the systems engineering skill set is far higher than the supply and continues to grow across every engineering discipline.
Certification
First in Texas to offer academic equivalency with International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
Student Experience
Leading Faculty
Benefit from a curriculum designed by leaders in systems engineering, offering valuable insights into both theoretical and practical aspects of the field.
Professional Certification
We are first in Texas to offer academic equivalency with International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Students who meet requirements can bypass the Systems Engineering Professional certification exam and apply directly to INCOSE for certification.
Weekend Format Option
Earn your degree in a format developed for local industry professionals ready to advance their careers.
"I am from Coimbatore, India. I am studying for my M.S. in Systems Engineering. The faculty are knowledgeable and supportive, and there's a strong sense of community among the students."
Hareish , M.S. in Systems Engineering
Jobs You Can Land
Potential roles include:
- Product Manager for High-Tech Companies
- Engineering Project Manager
- Venture Capital Analyst
- Intellectual Property Consultant
- Technology Entrepreneur
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Admissions Requirements
for additional information. In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following additional requirements:
- A B.S. in engineering, mathematics or one of the quantitative sciences. (A B.S. in an appropriate engineering discipline is required for the systems engineering and design track.)
- A minimum of two years of college-level mathematics, including at least one year of calculus.
Tuition and Fees
For a complete graduate cost per semester see Cost of Attendance.
Application Deadlines
The priority date for applications to the Spring 2025 term is January 2, 2025.
Begin Your Journey
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