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Information Technology with Systems Engineering Concentration
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
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).
Program Highlights
- Organize and manage a systems engineering team
- Apply a wide variety of domestic and international standards to systems engineering practice
- Use various computer-aided design and testing tools
Required Courses
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)
Course Sequencing
- 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.
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for work in systems engineering theory and practice.
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.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Systems Engineering
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
You can learn the design, development, and deployment of complex IT systems by earning a certificate in systems engineering at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program helps you gain the skills you need to apply traditional and modern lifecycle models, techniques, and tools in the specification, design, development, and deployment of complex systems.
Program Highlights
- Manage, mine, model, and warehouse data
- Utilize your database administration and security techniques and skills
- Use ETL for data warehousing Complete projects using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio
- Apply your skills in NoSQL, Oracle 11g, SQL, and Unix to the professional environment
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, SYSE 610)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 620)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 630)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 640)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 660)
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 3
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Systems Engineering
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
You can learn the design, development, and deployment of complex IT systems by earning a certificate in systems engineering at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program helps you gain the skills you need to apply traditional and modern lifecycle models, techniques, and tools in the specification, design, development, and deployment of complex systems.
Program Highlights
- Manage, mine, model, and warehouse data
- Utilize your database administration and security techniques and skills
- Use ETL for data warehousing Complete projects using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio
- Apply your skills in NoSQL, Oracle 11g, SQL, and Unix to the professional environment
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, SYSE 610)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 620)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 630)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 640)
- (3 Credits, SYSE 660)
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 3
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.