Program Overview

Master of Science in Systems Science

The Master of Science in Systems Science provides the student with concepts, principles, and methods for understanding, modeling, analyzing, optimizing, and improving various forms of complex systems. Such systems thinking and problem-solving skills will be an invaluable asset when the student blazes a new trail in any scientific, engineering, business, or management profession in today's increasingly complex world. This program is available fully online.

Program Requirements

Students must complete four required courses while maintaining at least a B average. Students will choose to complete either SSIE-520 or SSIE-523.

Degree-Completion Options

• Thesis: Four additional graduate-level elective courses (at least one at 600-level), plus 6 credits of thesis work followed by oral presentation and defense.
  • Requirements include:
    • Four graduate-level elective courses
    • At least one course at the 600-level
    • 6 credits of thesis work
    • Oral presentation and defense
• Project: Five additional graduate-level elective courses (at least one at 600-level), plus a project of at least 3 credits followed by oral presentation and defense.
  • Requirements include:
    • Five graduate-level elective courses
    • At least one course at the 600-level
    • A project of at least 3 credits
    • Oral presentation and defense
• Coursework only: Six additional graduate-level elective courses, including at least one 600-level course that contains project-based coursework to serve as capstone for the termination requirement.
  • Requirements include:
    • Six graduate-level elective courses
    • At least one course at the 600-level with project-based coursework