Overview

Demand is soaring for systems engineers, as organizations across many industries are recognizing that complex engineering initiatives must be holistically designed and managed. From developing and directing logistics, schedules, risks, and opportunities, to leading teams and coordinating operations, systems engineers bring clarity and structure to these processes. And a master’s in systems engineering can help get you there.

WPI now offers 2 online master’s in systems engineering to suit your background and career goals. The part-time Systems Engineering and Systems Engineering Leadership program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute will give you the knowledge, skills, and decision-making abilities to design, manage, and lead complex projects.

Program Learning Outcomes

Gain technical depth in system dynamics, systems engineering, and systems thinking

Learn to lead technical teams on complex engineering projects

Analyze requirements for systems, explore alternatives for implementations and design and engineer systems in a way that minimizes technical risks.

Develop integration, verification and validation strategies for systems to determine they were built correctly, and they meet users’ needs.

Describe, design and develop complex hardware and/or software architectures that enable the functionality of complex systems and systems-of-systems.

Work with program managers to plan, document and control the design and development of systems in a way that minimizes budget and schedule risks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts of Systems Engineering

Systems Architecture and Design

Systems Integration, Verification and Validation

Systems Optimization

Business Practices for Systems Engineers

Managing Technological Innovation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

If you would like to be considered for funding opportunities it is best to complete your fall application by February 1 and spring application by November 1.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Leadership View 104 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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150 _(verbal)

165 _{(quantitative)}

3 _(analytical)

GMAT

500

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your qualifications for pursuing graduate study are required

GRE: Required for International Students Only (Systems Engineering)

GMATs may be accepted in the place of GRE scores (Systems Engineering Leadership). GRE/GMAT requirement may be waived for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a course of study that included at least two quantitative courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher AND who meet one or more of the following three requirements:

Three or more years of professional work experience

A professional certification such as INCOSE SEP, PMI PMP, CPA, CFA, CFP, or Six Sigma

An existing master’s or earned doctorate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

TOEFL / IELTS scores

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Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fee

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International

28980 USD/year

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National

28980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28980 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

28980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28980 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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.

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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