Systems Engineering (MS)
Program Summary
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Credits: 30 total
Degree: MS
College/School: College of Engineering and Computing
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
This masters degree program is ideal for engineers who strive to attain technical leadership positions in their organizations. Addressing a broad range of issues relevant to the design, implementation, analysis, and management of systems, this program prepares students for a professional career working with large complex systems of the future. Examples of systems include the national air transportation system, computer networks, autonomous vehicles, intelligent robots, the electric power grid, healthcare systems, and financial trading systems. The program balances an education in quantitative models and engineering tools with a proper understanding of the systems perspective.
Careers
Many of the leading information and technology based companies, as well as defense contractors, engineering consulting firms, aerospace developers, informatics and communication companies, and software developers need systems engineers (SEs). Some specific companies include:
- The Aerospace Corporation
- BAE Systems
- Boeing
- CACI
- General Dynamics
- Lockheed Martin
- MITRE Corporation
- Noblis
- Northrop Grumman
- Perspecta
- Raytheon
- SRA International
As a Mason student, you may contact Mason Career Services for more career information and counseling.
Courses
Program requirements may change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
Sufficient courses are offered to complete the entire degree online. Most courses are delivered synchronously or asynchronously and offerings vary by semester.
Students who do not test out upon entrance to the program may be required to take SYST 500 or other foundation courses.
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Who should apply?
This program is designed for engineers striving to attain technical leadership positions in their organizations. It is also ideal for those preparing for a professional career in the design, development, and management of the large complex systems of the future.
Students can earn one of several graduate certificates as part of your degree program to demonstrate an area of specialization to employers, including the fully online Architecture-Based Systems Integration graduate certificate.
Financial Aid
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department.
Why choose George Mason?
- Students will gain experience with quantitative models and engineering tools, holistic thinking abilities, and a proper understanding of the systems perspective.
- Mason is located in the heart of the DC area, the region with the highest concentration of systems engineering professions in the US. Thus, faculty and students bring a wealth of practical experience that enhances the educational experience and helps all students prepare for a successful career.
- Students in this program benefit from a matured corporate partnership program, developed by the College of Engineering and Computing.
- U.S. News & World Report ranks Mason’s School of Systems Engineering and Operations Research (SEOR) in the top graduate programs nationally.
- You can complete all of your classes online, from wherever you need to be.
Ready to Apply?
All applicants should review Office of Graduate Admissions steps for How to Apply. For international applicants, see guidelines for International Graduate Requirements.
Prerequisites
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, economics, or a related field from a US institution that is accredited by one of the organizations found here
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 in an undergraduate program and an acceptable GPA in any graduate courses
- Complete coursework in multivariate calculus, differential equations, matrix algebra, applied probability and statistics, and a computer language
- Students lacking these foundations may be required to take one or more foundation courses
Application Materials
- Graduate application
- Application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Professional and educational goals statement
- GRE scores (required for applicants without a U.S. Bachelor’s degree or higher)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the SEOR Department at [email protected] or 703-993-1670.
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Contact
Program Contact
Systems Engineering and Operations Research (SEOR)
Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE)
Phone: (703) 993-1670
Fax: (703) 993-1521
Email: [email protected]
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