Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Study and gain skills in the tools, methods, and processes of designing, analyzing, controlling and improving complex engineered systems from world-renowned faculty who are experts in their field.
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Overview
Become an industry leader in Systems Engineering .
The Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE) offers learners the opportunity to study and gain skills in the tools, methods and processes of designing, analyzing, controlling and improving complex engineered systems.
A Degree in Systems Engineering from Purdue University:
- Increases leadership skills and ability to effectively lead diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Promotes effective technical communication of complex concepts, analyses and solutions.
- Increases learner technical abilities and skills in a wide variety of cutting-edge engineering disciplines
Program Specifics
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From a partnership between the College of Engineering and Purdue’s Systems Collaboratory, the program has been designed to produce students with a firm grounding in interdisciplinary engineering who are well prepared to lead and execute transdisciplinary processes that result in systems that are responsive to stakeholder needs.
The degree requires students to take courses in the following areas:
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Specialty Engineering
- Engineering Economics and Decisions
- Program and Project Management
Master’s Degrees Can Help Professionals Make Big Career Leaps
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Software Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Principal Software Engineers
- Software Developers
- Principal Systems Engineers
Top Industries
- Aircraft Manufacturing
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System
- Instrument Manufacturing
- Research and Development
- Education
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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