Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Systems Engineering focuses on the importance of design processes that provide detailed analysis of the requirements, requirements traceability, detailed documentation, modern design synthesis techniques – and a thorough validation that the design meets specifications. It also stresses how vital it is that designers and managers observe accepted quality assurance standards and employ appropriate management techniques to ensure that budget, schedule and quality requirements are met.

CTU’s program can provide technical depth in engineering topics that require a strong foundation in engineering, physics and advanced mathematics – including calculus, differential equations, Laplace transforms, probability and linear algebra. A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or Chemistry is required to enter the program. 

The Doctoral Advantage
In some cases there may be an option to begin a doctoral program while you are in the process of completing your CTU Master’s degree. This could enable you to complete both degree programs in as little as four years.  Program length may vary. Contact an admissions advisor for more information.

• Plan, manage and participate in the complete SE life-cycle process and sub-processes from commercial industry and government contractor perspectives
• Select and apply modern SE tools, including operations research, system modeling/simulation/test methods, synthesis techniques, process control and system
• Define the role and scope of SE and its interface with the related areas of project management, operations, logistics, performance, test, manufacturing, training and support, reliability/maintainability, quality assurance and disposal
• Select and apply appropriate industry/government standards, models, metrics and documentation standards incorporated in SE practice
• Apply oral and written communications skills essential to the SE process

Core courses in the Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE) degree program include:

• Applied Managerial Decision-Making
• Project Planning, Execution and Closure
• Schedule and Cost Control Techniques
• Impact on Design & Production
• Systems Engineering I
• Systems Engineering II
• Quantitative Analysis for Systems
• System Dynamics, Modeling, and Simulation
• Systems Acquisition Processes and Standards

In addition to the core courses, students select 12 hours of electives from 600-level courses in the following discliplines:

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electrical Engineering

Please reference the CTU Catalog - Degree Programs for the latest information on coursework for the MSSE degree.