Overview

Key features

From building e-commerce platforms to managing large-scale databases, systems engineers play a critical role in a variety of industries. Many organizations are seeking this type of expertise.

In our Systems Engineering degree program at Harvard University, you’ll build the skills to succeed in this in-demand field. Our curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including cloud infrastructure, multitier servers and applications, enterprise architecture, database management, and communication networks.

As you work through the 12-course program, you’ll take core and elective systems engineering courses in a broad range of topics, including systems analysis and design, database management systems, enterprise architecture, cloud computing and infrastructure, and information technology management.

Potential careers:

IT Manager
Salesforce Architect
Director of Software Engineering
SQA Manager
Systems Administrator

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 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 296 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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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English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

38640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38640 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

1814 - 3756 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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