In this systems engineering master’s emphasis, you’ll explore the development and enhancement of all types of engineered systems from phone networks and supply chains to business software. The primary goals for all system engineers are defining needs and supporting risk management.
Throughout your coursework, you’ll focus on foundational concepts that build a broader perspective on topics such as design synthesis, engineering and system management and system validation. You’ll build the knowledge and abilities needed to comprehend complex projects in a holistic sense, including:
- Connecting system concepts and designs with their practical, day-to-day uses.
- Identifying potential problems that can arise in systems and crafting solutions.
- Understanding how the many components of a system function together and support each other.
In addition to these skills, you’ll have the opportunity to choose one specialized topic to focus your elective courses on, including hardware, innovation and entrepreneurship, quality and reliability, software or supply chains. You can also take a combination of electives that qualify you for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Who’s a good candidate for this MEng?
The ideal candidate for this systems engineering master’s emphasis already has a career in a field such as engineering, consulting, operations, manufacturing or transportation. More broadly, this program is fitting for applicants with an interest in the early-stage needs and requirements of a manufacturing or development cycle. Completion of courses in differential and integral calculus, calculus-based probability and statistics and operations research is also crucial.
What is a degree emphasis? Is it the same as a concentration?
A degree emphasis is similar to a concentration, but there are key differences.
- A concentration is a formalized selection of courses within a major. A concentration requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of which at least nine credit hours must be upper division. Your concentration appears on both your ASU diploma and your transcripts.
- An emphasis is a selected topic area defined within the major. It’s typically 9–12 credit hours and doesn’t need to be officially declared. The emphasis will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.
Arizona State University’s Master of Engineering (MEng) with an emphasis in systems engineering online helps you advance in your field by developing knowledge relevant to your professional interests. This advanced engineering degree with an interdisciplinary approach allows you to play a key role in creating, analyzing and improving a wide range of products, processes and services.
Designed for working professionals, this program emphasizes hands-on practice, building experience relevant to your industry. Your course schedule is customizable to fit your career goals. For core courses, you’ll select one engineering management course and five systems-specific courses that align with your systems engineering emphasis. Finally, you’ll select two elective courses and either an applied project or Six Sigma capstone project if you’re admitted into the concurrent Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Engineering members.
- National Academy of Sciences member.
- National Academy of Inventors members.
- National Academy of Construction members.
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We’ve received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Applicants to the Master of Engineering program with an emphasis in systems engineering must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants to the online Master of Engineering program must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in engineering, science or math. Also, applicants must have completed a calculus sequence.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 credit hours of their first bachelor's degree program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 12 units of the postbaccalaureate transcript.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Personal statement.
- Professional resume.
- An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
- Applicants must have completed differential and integral calculus (calculus I and II).
- Upper-division undergraduate probability and statistics is recommended as a prerequisite but may be assigned as a deficiency course if all other requirements are met.
- GRE scores aren't required.
- Graduates of non-U.S. institutions must satisfy admission requirements established by the Graduate College.
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Please note your diploma will state the degree you earn: Master of Engineering. Your emphasis in systems engineering will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.