Systems Engineering Master of Engineering (M.E.) – Systems Engineering Specialization, Master of Science (M.S.) in Systems Engineering

Requirements

• Minimum of 30 credits of graduate work in approved program of study for the concentration.
• Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at Colorado State University, 21 of which must be at the 500-level and earned after formal admission to the University.
• Minimum of 21 credits earned at Colorado State must be in 500-level or higher.
• 12 credits must be of core courses, 9 credits of depth courses, 6 credits of technical electives, and 3 credits of independent study.
• No independent study, research, internship, supervised college teaching, or practicum credits may be credited toward the degree.
• No more than two courses at the 400-level taken at Colorado State University are permitted.
• No more than two 500-level or higher graduate courses may be transferred from another accredited university.
• Electives or course substitutions must be approved by an academic advisor.
• Either SYSE 695 must be completed or an appropriate 3 credit (at a minimum) course that is consistent with the student's plan of study must be completed as approved by the Program Advisor.

Curriculum

The program begins by establishing a strong foundation in systems engineering and concludes with independent study. After completion of four core courses, you will complete depth courses, electives, and then the independent study. You are encouraged to start with SYSE 501 but can take the remaining courses in any order. At least four courses applicable to the degree will be offered each fall and spring semester, and students typically enroll in no more than two classes per semester.

Course delivery options allow you to study when and where it works best for you, whether that be streaming the lecture from your computer while it's happening live on campus or watching a recorded version at a time more convenient for you.

Core Courses (12 credits)

• SYSE 501 – Foundations of Systems Engineering (3 cr.)
  
• SYSE 530 – Overview of Systems Engineering Processes (3 cr.)
  
• ENGR 531 – Engineering Risk Analysis (3 cr.)
  
• CIS 600 – Information Technology and Project Management (3 cr.)
  Or
  CIS 670 – Advanced IT Project Management (3 cr.)
  Or
  ENGR 502 – Engineering Project and Program Management (3 cr.)
  

Courses in Depth (Select 9 credits)

• ENGR 423 – Intellectual Property and Invention Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 510 – Engineering Optimization: Method/Application (3 cr.)
• SYSE 512– Systems Sensing and Imaging Analysis (3 cr.)
• MECH 513 – Simulation Modeling and Experimentation (3 cr.)
• ENGR 520 – Engineering Decision Support/Expert Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 525 – Intellectual Property and Invention Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 431 – Engineering Risk Analysis (3 cr.)
• SYSE 532 – Dynamics of Complex Engineering Systems (3 cr.)
• SYSE 534– Human Systems Integration (3 cr.)
• ENGR 540 – Design Analysis of Engineering Experiments (3 cr.)
• SYSE 541– Engineering Data Design and Visualization (3 cr.)
• ENGR 565 – Electrical Power Engineering (3 cr.)
• ECE 566 – Grid Integration of Wind Energy Systems (3 cr.)
• SYSE 567 – Systems Engineering Architecture (3 cr.)
• SYSE 569– Cybersecurity Awareness for Systems Engineers (3 cr.)
• ENGR 570 – Coupled Electromechanical Systems (3 cr.)
• SYSE 571– Analytics in Systems Engineering (3 cr.)
• SYSE 573– Cost Optimization for Systems Engineers (3 cr.)
• SYSE 580A1– Control Engineering for Systems Engineers (3 cr.)
• SYSE 580A2– Applied Systems Thinking for the Real World (3 cr.)
• SYSE 580A3– Development of Aerospace Actuation Systems (3 cr.)
• SYSE 580A4– Space Mission Analysis and Design (3 cr.)
• SYSE 580A5– Teaching and Training Using Immersive Tech (3 cr.)
• ENGR 581A6 – Quant. Behavioral Modeling for Engineers (3 cr.)
• SYSE 602 – Systems Requirements Engineering (3 cr.)
• SYSE 603– Introduction to Systems Test and Evaluation (3 cr.)
• CIS 610 – Software Development Methodology (3 cr.)
• SYSE 667– Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (3 cr.)
• SYSE 699– Thesis (3 cr.)
• SYSE 780A1– Research Methods in Systems Engineering (3 cr.)

Electives

View a list of suggested electives. This list is not exhaustive. If you find a graduate-level technical course that pertains to your professional goals and/or the systems engineering field, please contact the SE program to check if it may apply as an elective.

Please email sys_engr_info@engr.colostate.edu for questions pertaining to coursework or advising.

Independent Study (3 credits)

• SYSE 695 – Independent Study (3 cr.)

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