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

Requirements

There are two options for students pursuing the M.S. in systems engineering – Plan A (thesis option) or Plan B (project option).

• Minimum of 30 credits of graduate work in approved program of study.
• Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at Colorado State University, 21 of which credits at the 500-level must be earned after formal admission to the University.
• 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.

Additional Requirements for Plan B only

• 15 credits must be Systems Engineering courses, 12 credits of technical electives, and 3 credits of independent study (SYSE 695).

Curriculum

The M.S. program starts with a core systems engineering foundation and concludes with a thesis or 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. 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.

Systems Engineering Courses (Select 15 credits)

• 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.)
  
• ECE 566 – Energy Conversion for Electrical Power Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 423 – Intellectual Property and Invention Systems (3 cr.)
• SYSE 501 – Foundations of Systems Engineering (3 cr.)
• ENGR 510 – Engineering Optimization: Method/Application (3 cr.)
• SYSE 530 – Overview of Systems Engineering Processes (3 cr.)
• ENGR 520 – Engineering Decision Support/Expert Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 525 – Intellectual Property and Invention Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 531 – Engineering Risk Analysis (3 cr.)
• SYSE 532 – Dynamics of Complex Engineering Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 540 – Design Analysis of Engineering Experiments (3 cr.)
• ENGR 565 – Electrical Power Engineering (3 cr.)
• ENGR 566 – Grid Integration of Wind Energy Systems (3 cr.)
• SYSE 567 – Systems Engineering Architecture (3 cr.)
• ENGR 570 – Coupled Electromechanical Systems (3 cr.)
• ENGR 581A6 – Quant. Behavioral Modeling for Engineers (3 cr.)
• SYSE 602 – Systems Requirements Engineering (3 cr.)
• MECH 513 – Simulation Modeling and Experimentation (3 cr.)
• SYSE 512– Systems Sensing and Imaging Analysis (3 cr.)
• SYSE 534– Human Systems Integration (3 cr.)
• SYSE 541– Engineering Data Design and Visualization (3 cr.)
• SYSE 569– Cybersecurity Awareness for Systems Engineers (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.)
• SYSE 603– Introduction to Systems Test and Evaluation (3 cr.)
• SYSE 667– Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering (3 cr.)
• SYSE 780A1– Research Methods in Sysyems 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.

Thesis (Plan A students only)

• SYSE 699 – Thesis (9 cr.)

Independent Study (Plan B students only)

• SYSE 695 – Independent Study (3 cr.)

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