Systems Engineering

Department Code
SYS E
Interdepartmental Program
No
Explore the forefront of complex system integration and optimization with Iowa State University's Systems Engineering graduate program. Tailored for aspiring engineers and project managers, our program blends advanced coursework with practical experience to tackle real-world challenges in diverse industries.
Advanced Manufacturing

Our program in Systems Engineering will lead you to a Master of Engineering degree. It is designed to enable engineers, regardless of undergraduate engineering discipline, to develop the analytical abilities needed to design, evaluate, and build complex systems involving many components and demanding specifications. The intent of this program is to extend the ability of engineers to work across disciplinary boundaries as needed. It also develops the management capabilities needed into today's working environment.

For full-time, on-campus international students, this can include a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) option that allows you to work at an internship in a US country for one summer and one semester in the academic year. A sample program of study plan that includes CPT (and OPT) is available on the Program Homepage.


Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
  • Online Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
  • Certificate

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.8 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Demonstrate learning of state-of-the-art in focus area
  • Demonstrate learning of all graduate level coursework.
515-294-0129

Jess Severe

imsegradprogram@iastate.edu
Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

July 15 - Fall; November 15 - Spring; April 15 - Summer

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 76.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
Yes
Program offers a Coursework Only?
Yes
Program Director
mirka@iastate.edu
Program Staff
devna@iastate.edu
jsevere@iastate.edu
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