Timelines and Admission requirements for Online Master’s Systems Engineering

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Online Master’s Program in Systems Engineering

The full online master’s degree program in systems engineering explores the system’s life cycle providing the skills to manage the planning, analysis, design, development, integration, testing, implementation, operations, and maintenance of complex systems.

One of the unique functions of a systems engineer is the ability to see the big picture. This helps to integrate all aspects of the engineering process. 

Systems engineering is a function with five phases:

  • System studies or program planning.
  • Exploratory planning to define the problem and goals – this also includes systems synthesis, systems analysis, selecting the best system, and communicating the results.
  • Development planning which repeats phase 2 in more detail.
  • Studies during development include developing parts of the system, integration, and testing.
  • Current engineering takes place once the system is operational.

Admissions requirements (GRE/GMAT) for Online Master’s Program in Systems Engineering.

Drexel University:

North Carolina State University at Raleigh:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering.
  • An overall GPA of at least 3.00 – 4.00.
  • Completion of the general Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for all applicants, unless waived by the Director of Graduate Programs.
  • Statement of Purpose – a statement about the academic career, research, and career goals.
  • Three strong recommendations from people able to comment on the applicant’s qualification for graduate study.
  • Students who do not have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering must satisfy the requirements listed at the MSEPSE graduate program website. https://www.engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/programs-and-courses/graduate/master-of-science-in-electric-power-systems-engineering/

Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix:

  • Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A+”) in the last 60 credit hours of the student’s first bachelor’s degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = “A+”) in the last 12 units of the post-baccalaureate transcript.
  • Graduate admission application and application fee.
  • Official transcripts.
  • Proof of English proficiency.
  • GRE scores are not required.
    https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/graduate/master-engineering-area-study-systems-engineering/

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

  • A bachelor of science (BS) degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the equivalent.
  • A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. Applicants from an international institution must have a strong academic performance comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. All GPAs are based on a 4.00 scale.
  • Applicants whose native language is not English must provide scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 580 on the written version, 243 on the computer version, or 92 on the Internet version.
  • GRE is not required.
    https://epd.wisc.edu/online-degrees/sustainable-systems-engineering/#course-and-degree-plan

Cornell University:

Johns Hopkins University:

  • The applicant must meet the general admission requirements that pertain to all master’s degree candidates.
  • Applicant prior education must include an undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Applicant prior education must include the following prerequisites (or work experience must demonstrate equivalent competency): one year of college calculus, one year of college physics, and a course in a programming language such as Java or C++.
  • If applicant prior education does not include the prerequisites listed above (or work experience does not demonstrate equivalent competency), they may still be admitted under provisional status, followed by full admission once they have completed the missing prerequisites. Missing prerequisites may be completed with Johns Hopkins Engineering (all prerequisites except Physics I and II are available) or at another regionally accredited institution. Courses applicable to fill these prerequisites should specifically relate to math, science, and engineering majors.
  • When reviewing an application, the applicant’s academic and professional background will be considered.
  • As part of the admission process, the chair or the program coordinators may interview the applicant for a better evaluation of the application.

https://ep.jhu.edu/programs-and-courses/programs/space-systems-engineering

University of New Mexico-Main Campus:

  • The GRE scores are required and should be submitted to the University directly by ETS (Institution code: 4845; no department code is needed). During the online application process, scores must be submitted unofficially for review. The GRE scores are considered for general benchmarking purposes and are examined in the context of all other application requirements; these include the GPA, letters of recommendation, and statement of intent.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation – UNM BSMEs with a GPA of 3.5 (or higher) on their last 60 credit hours of coursework have the option of submitting only two (2) letters of recommendation. The letters must be written by professional references such as instructors and supervisors, not friends and relatives. Letters should be submitted directly by the recommenders through the online system. 
  • Statement of Intent (or Letter of Intent) – This document must be submitted through the online application system. The presence of overlap of applicant’s interests with the expertise of one or more of the faculty members is given significant weight in terms of the application acceptance decision. So, this statement should show clear evidence of such an overlap.
  • Updated CV (Resume) – This document must be submitted through the online application system.
  • Official Transcripts.
  • For both domestic and international applicants, admission applications must be complete by April 30 for the Summer semester of the same calendar year, by July 1 for the Fall semester of the same calendar year, and by November 1 for the Spring semester of the same calendar year.
    https://online.unm.edu/online-programs/me-space-systems-msme.html

Timeline to apply for Online Master’s Program in Systems Engineering – Open Enrollment / Open Admission.

Can International students apply for an Online Master’s Program Systems Engineering in US Universities?

Cornell University: Applicants from international universities must submit GRE general test scores. International applicants must demonstrate English-language competence or have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based).
https://gradschool.cornell.edu/academics/fields-of-study/subject/systems-engineering/systems-engineering-meng-distance-learning/

University of New Mexico-Main Campus: International students must meet all UNM Graduate Admissions Requirements, including tests for English proficiency. For international students, the minimum Graduate TOEFL Scores (Paper/Computer) are 550/213, minimum Graduate IELTS Score: 6.5. Official test results must be sent directly from ETS to the University of New Mexico (code #4845).
https://online.unm.edu/online-programs/me-space-systems-msme.html

Are there Universities that do not require GRE for Admissions to Online Master’s Programs in Systems Engineering?

Are there one-year Online Master’s in Systems Engineering Programs offered?

No, there are no online masters programs in Systems Engineering that offer a one-year or six-month term.

For more information on Admission refer to the site: https://www.collegehippo.com/graduate-school/programs/gre-score-systems-engineering

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About Sai Valluru

Sai Valluru is an undergraduate student at UMass Boston. He has worked and interned at many technological start-up companies. Sai Valluru is primarily majoring in Computer Science and is minoring in business. With his goal to complete his Bachelor's in Science, Sai Valluru intends to take his Master's in Business Administration in the upcoming future.

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