Overview

The Systems Engineering programme at Harvard University provides students with the high-level technical skills required to design, build, and manage the sophisticated information systems that power modern global enterprises. This curriculum focuses on scalable cloud infrastructure, database management, and secure communication networks. Participants gain hands-on experience with multitier applications while preparing for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving technology sector.

Why Systems Engineering at Harvard University?

Students benefit from a rigorous academic environment where they learn from distinguished faculty and industry leaders. The programme offers a unique performance-based admissions path, allowing learners to prove their academic capabilities through initial coursework. Beyond the classroom, degree candidates gain access to the Harvard Innovation Labs and the Mignone Center for Career Success. Graduates join the prestigious Harvard Alumni Association, a global network of over 400,000 members.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 3440 per module
National fee: USD 3440 per module
Local fee: USD 3440 per module

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering Economics, Risk, and Decision Analysis
Communication Protocols and Internet Architectures
Relational and NoSQL Databases
Data Mining, Discovery, and Exploration
Cloud Services, Infrastructure, and Computing
Artificial Intelligence, the Internet-of-Things, and Cybersecurity
Advanced Cloud Technology Management
Business Analytics

Careers with Systems Engineering

Graduates are well-equipped for senior technical and management positions across diverse industries such as aerospace, healthcare, and management consulting. Common career paths include roles as systems administrators, Salesforce architects, and directors of software engineering. Alumni have secured positions at leading global organisations, including Google, IBM, Cisco, Raytheon, and Adobe, often leading digital transformation and IT infrastructure initiatives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Protocols and Internet Architectures
Cloud Security
Networking at Scale
Networks and Cloud Security
Data Mining for Business
Dynamic Modeling and Forecasting in Big Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 311 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You hold a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3440 USD / module

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Out-of-State

3440 USD / module

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3440 USD / module

≈ 3440 USD / module

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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