Systems Engineering (MS)

Launching Fall 2024.

WPI’s Master of Science in Systems Engineering was developed collaboratively with SE Leadership from Raytheon Technologies. This graduate program will bring together engineers across all RTX locations. Designed specifically for RTX employees, courses have been customized to allow the use of tools that are frequently used at RTX. As an added benefit, this program provides an avenue to INCOSE Certifications (see below for more details). Delivered 100% online with an asynchronous format, this graduate program provides flexibility for all students and is designed to fit into your busy schedule.

“Understanding the principles behind Systems Engineering will benefit people in all Engineering disciplines developing complex products. These principles encourage those developing products to consider the consumer’s needs from many different and complementary perspectives which, in the end, ensure that the products are reliable and meet their intended use.”

– Bill Sowa, Senior Fellow, Systems Engineering, Discipline Lead, Pratt & Whitney

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WPI’s Master of Science in Systems Engineering will improve your ability to:

  • Identify what customers/stakeholders want their systems to accomplish
  • Analyze requirements, explore implementation alternatives, and design/engineer to minimize risks
  • Develop integration, verification and validation strategies to confirm systems meet users’ needs
  • Describe, design and develop hardware/software architectures for complex system functionality
  • Minimize budget and schedule risks during system design and development

Program Logistics

      • Enrollment Deadline: May 31, 2024
        • Note: Enrollment is the first step in the application process. Once you have enrolled, WPI’s Student Enrollment Specialist will walk you through the application process.
      • Requires a minimum of 15 enrolled, qualified students
      • Fully Online in WPI’s asynchronous format
      • 4 semesters/courses a year:
        • Fall (end of August/September)
        • Winter (January)
        • Next Spring (March/April)
        • Summer (June)

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Prerequisites

Admissions Standards/Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Bachelors degree in computer science from a regional accredited program or engineering from an ABET accredited program. Including undergraduate coursework in advanced calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.
  • GRE’s are not required
  • WPI takes a holistic approach to their admissions process. If you do not meet the above standards, let’s chat about the best approach and next steps.

Courses

Core Requirements (12 Credits)

  • SYS 501. Concepts of Systems Engineering*
  • SYS 510. Systems Architecture and Design
  • SYS 511. Systems Integration, Verification & Validation
  • OIE 542. Risk Management and Decision Making

Depth Requirements (6 Credits)

  • SYS 521. Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • SYS 540. Introduction to Systems Thinking

Leadership/Management (3 Credits)

  • OBC 506. The Heart of Leadership: Power, Reflection, and Interpersonal Skills

Electives (6 Credits)

  • CS 571. Case Studies in Computer Security
  • SYS 579D. Engineering Dependable and Secure Systems

Capstone Requirement (3 Credits)

  • SYS 585. Systems Engineering Capstone Experience

INCOSE Knowledge Exam & WPI SYS 501*

WPI’s SYS 501 course has been approved by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) for Academic Equivalency. Any student who receives a final grade of 85% or better can waive the Knowledge Exam for either the INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification. Please notify your course instructor if you are interested in waiving the Knowledge Exam.

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