Systems Engineering
Advance Your Career with an Online Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering
Get the Education You Need to Get Ahead - Systems Engineering Master’s Program
GW’s Online Master of Science in Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary program structured to provide you with the expertise necessary for designing, analyzing, and enhancing complex systems for improved efficiency and quality. You will learn to balance technical, economic, and socio-political factors while managing the development process, equipping you for careers in diverse sectors including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and information technology.
By blending systems management, systems thinking, and leadership principles, this degree confronts the challenges of designing and fielding large, complex systems. The primary topics covered in online systems engineering coursework include:
- System and architecture analysis
- Quality assessment
- Risk management
- Engineering large-scale systems
- Solving problems with systems engineering tools
- Managing and making decisions for technical teams
GW Online Engineering Programs established an agreement with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) that enables some of our students to bypass the knowledge exam on their path to becoming an Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
Highly Ranked
GW is ranked #12 in Online Master’s Engineering Programs by U.S. News and World Report. Both a pioneer in online learning and a preeminent engineering program, you will gain a recognized degree from one of the leading research institutions in the U.S.
Online & Flexible
Our campus is wherever you are. Study at your preferred time and location with the added convenience of recorded lectures. Our program’s online structure empowers you with the flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
Learn From World-Class Faculty
GW faculty experts bring decades of real-world experience from their roles across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. They will provide you with relevant, firsthand insights into the industry's best practices.