W O R C E S T E R P O L Y T E C H N I C I N S T I T U T E

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

} Master of Science Degree } Graduate Certificate

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} Become a recognized expert } Reduce operational risk } Increased opportunities for career advancement } Develop better solutions for your customers

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REQUIREMENTS } Master of Science (30 credits)

} Graduate Certificate (18 credits)

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Graduate Programs

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

MASTER OF SCIENCE (30 CREDITS)

CORE (12 credits)SYS 501. Concepts of Systems EngineeringSYS 510. Systems Architecture and DesignSYS 511. Systems Integration, Verification, and ValidationOIE 542. Risk Management and Decision Making

ELECTIVES (6 credits)Course options include Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, and System Dynamics

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT (3 credits)Choose one course from the following:MIS 576. Project ManagementMIS 582. Information Security Systems and ManagementOBC 506. Heart of Leadership: Power, Reflection, and Interpersonal SkillsOIE 554. Global Operations StrategySD 550. System Dynamics Foundation: Managing ComplexityBUS 546. Managing Technological Innovation

DEPTH (6 credits)SYS 502. Business PracticesSYS 512. Requirements EngineeringSYS 520. System OptimizationSYS 521. Model-Based Systems EngineeringSYS 540. Introduction to Systems ThinkingSYS 579C. Complex Decision MakingSYS 579D. Engineering Dependable and Secure SystemsSYS 579R. System Relibility EngineeringSYS 579S. System of Systems Engineering

CAPSTONE (3 credits)SYS 585. Capstone Experience *The capstone cannot be taken until the student has successfully completed at least 24 credits, including all CORE Requirements.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (18 credits)Six courses are determined in conjunction with an academic advisor.

CORE (9 credits)SYS 501, two or more from the preceding list, or the following:

SYS 579S. System of Systems EngineeringMA 511. Applied Statistics for Engineers and ScientistsMA 546. Design and Analysis of ExperimentsSD 562. Project DynamicsMIS 500. Innovating with Information SystemsMIS 573. System Design and DevelopmentOBC 500. Group and Interpersonal Dynamics in Complex OrganizationsCS 509. Design of Software Systems

ELECTIVES (9 credits)The remainder of the academic credits must consist of graduate level courses at the 500/600 level and may include up to three credits of directed research.

Courses are subject to change.

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