Streamlined Admissions Process
A bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) and a minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. The GRE/GMAT is not required.
The M.S. in Systems Engineering program is a 10 course (30 credit) program. This applications-oriented Master's program is designed to help students transition from the role of a Domain-Expert Engineer to a Systems Engineer, and is intended for people who need to design, develop and manage large and complex systems in industry. Major emphasis is placed on System Design, Verification & Validation, Simulation, and Project Management.
Systems Engineering expands the capabilities of engineers by applying proven structured methodologies to broaden perspective and hone problem solving skills. The increased complexity of technologies ranging from medical devices to manufacturing designs to larger systems of networked devices require a systems perspective.
Systems Engineering is a creative human activity in which engineers design and develop complex interconnections of devices, sub-systems, and components to meet human needs.
Systems Engineering activities include:
At the request of local industry, the faculty of the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas researched, developed, and reviewed the Systems Engineering program to ensure that it would meet the needs of local and regional industries.
The curriculum is multi-disciplinary and oriented toward industry needs. Faculty with industry experience teach classes based in theory and emphasize applications that are relevant to the regional industries.
At the request of local industry, the faculty of the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas researched, developed, and reviewed the Systems Engineering program to ensure that it would meet the needs of local and regional industries.
The curriculum is multi-disciplinary and oriented toward industry needs. Faculty with industry experience teach classes based in theory and emphasize applications that are relevant to the regional industries.
Our evening class schedules allow both industry professionals and career changers to achieve their educational goals. And each class meets just once per week.
A bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) and a minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. The GRE/GMAT is not required.
Our programs serve working professionals with busy lives. You choose how quickly you move through the curriculum. And you may start in any of our three starts: fall, spring or summer.
To complete the requirements for the M.S. in Systems Engineering, students must successfully complete 10 courses (30 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.7.
See course descriptions in our course catalog
STEM Approved Program
Core Courses (6 Courses = 18 credits)
Elective Courses (4 courses = 12 credits)
Choose any four courses from the electives listed below:
Financial and Accounting:
Management and Leadership:
Medical Device:
Modeling and Simulation:
Software:
Technical:
Graduate Programs in Software (SEIS) course catalog
Graduate Programs in Engineering (ETLS) course catalog
Attend an online information session to learn program details. Our programs serve working professionals with busy lives. Set your own pace and start fall, spring or summer. Classes are offered in the evenings. We look forward to meeting you.
Dr. Monson is the director of the M.S. in Systems Engineering program at St. Thomas. Bob is currently employed at Medtronic in the Systems Engineering group. He has focused his work in mechanical design, software development, controls development, modeling and simulation, thermal systems, shock and vibration systems, systems design and engineering management.
Mr. Fried is an adjunct faculty at St. Thomas and a Lead Systems Engineer at Medtronic. Andrew’s interests and expertise include the development and application of intellectual property and in the rapid advancement of technical understanding through the course of product development.