Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Systems engineering is a transdisciplinary approach and means to enable the realization of successful systems by defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle. Systems engineers are responsible for the design and management of complex systems guided by systems requirements. There is a growing need for engineers who are concerned with the whole system and can take an interdisciplinary and top-down approach. Systems engineers need to be problem definers, not just problem solvers, and be involved with a system through its life cycle, from development through production, deployment, training support, operation, and disposal.

Graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in systems engineering. The graduate program builds on sound engineering undergraduate education, experience, and maintains engineering specialization diversity in its graduates.

B.S. in engineering or a physical science
Undergraduate courses: Calculus Series (I, II, III), Differential Equations or Linear Algebra, Statistics, Physics (I, II) or Chemistry, Engineering Economy (can be taken as part of the M.S. program)
GPA: Regular status: 3.0 cumulative
Graduate Record Exam (GRE): The GRE is not required for admission but can be used for admission decisions.
All international applicants must demonstrate sufficient command of English to successfully pursue work at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Minimum English proficiency test score requirements are 80 for TOEFL, 6.5 for IELTS, 58 for PTE, or 115 for Duolingo.
Statement of Purpose: All applicants must submit a statement of purpose.
Financial Support: Students in conditional status are not eligible for financial support from the department.
Two reference letters are required for the thesis option.