IT Master's Degree Systems Engineering
Information Technology with Systems Engineering Concentration
Master's SpecializationAT A GLANCE
- 36 credits
- Transfer up to 6 credits
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
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- $336 per credit hour
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Earn a career-focused online master’s degree in information technology with a concentration in systems engineering at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program is designed to give working professionals the chance to build expertise in a rapidly evolving field. Study in our convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are valued leaders in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with online courses that are constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job from day one.
Learn to Design, Develop, & Deploy Complex Systems
UMGC’s systems engineering concentration was designed with the needs of working adults in mind. A good fit for mid-career IT professionals, this online program can help you gain the tools you need to build, launch, and study complex engineering systems while aiming to give you the broad knowledge base needed to help you advance your career. Seek to stand out in a crowded job market by mastering how to apply traditional and modern life-cycle models to complex systems and get a head start on key industry certifications by enrolling in an academic program that is aligned with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
These are a few of the benefits of enrolling in our systems engineering degree program:
Earn your degree quickly: We offer courses annually in the spring, summer, and fall terms, which allows most students to earn their degree in as little as 24 months.
Prepare for industry certification exams: Students who enroll in this program can obtain an INCOSE certification by passing Systems Engineering Overview(3 Credits, SYSE 610).
- Courses
- Requirements
Total Credits Required: 36
- Required Core Courses: 12
- Required Concentration Courses: 21
- Required Capstone Course: 3
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
(3 Credits, ITEC 625) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
Concentration Courses
- (3 Credits, SYSE 610)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 620)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 625)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 630)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 640)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 650)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 660)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, SYSE 670)
- Concentration courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete 6 credits of core coursework before beginning concentration coursework.
- You must take (3 Credits, SYSE 670) in your final term.
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
- Computer Systems Architecture (3 Credits, ITEC 625) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
- Concentration courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete 6 credits of core coursework before beginning concentration coursework.
- You must take Systems Engineering Capstone (3 Credits, SYSE 670) in your final term.
General Master's Degree Requirements
- You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
- All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
- Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Total Credits Required: 36
- Required Core Courses: 12
- Required Concentration Courses: 21
- Required Capstone Course: 3
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, ITEC 625)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 626)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 630)
- (3 Credits, ITEC 640)
(3 Credits, ITEC 625) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
Concentration Courses
- (3 Credits, SYSE 610)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 620)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 625)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 630)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 640)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 650)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 660)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, SYSE 670)
- Concentration courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete 6 credits of core coursework before beginning concentration coursework.
- You must take (3 Credits, SYSE 670) in your final term.
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
- Computer Systems Architecture (3 Credits, ITEC 625) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
- Concentration courses must be taken in the order listed.
- You must complete 6 credits of core coursework before beginning concentration coursework.
- You must take Systems Engineering Capstone (3 Credits, SYSE 670) in your final term.
General Master's Degree Requirements
- You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
- All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
- Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
The systems engineering specialization is designed for students with a degree and/or professional experience in a technical discipline such as engineering or computer science.
Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to improve writing skills.