Master of Science
Oakland University’s Master of Science in Systems Engineering equips you with holistic expertise that qualifies you for project management and organizational leadership roles. An interdisciplinary degree that synthesizes advanced technical training with business and management concepts, our master’s degree in systems engineering enables you to participate in high-level decision-making related to product design, manufacturing, supply chain and other areas. You’ll learn from experienced systems engineers in the classroom, in Oakland’s high-tech labs, and in real-world workplaces. Designed for full-time working professionals from any field of engineering, our systems engineering degree features convenient evening and online courses. You’ll graduate with a master’s degree that employers respect and excellent qualifications for jobs in systems engineering.
Oakland University’s Master of Science in Systems Engineering equips you with holistic expertise that qualifies you for project management and organizational leadership roles. An interdisciplinary degree that synthesizes advanced technical training with business and management concepts, our master’s degree in systems engineering enables you to participate in high-level decision-making related to product design, manufacturing, supply chain and other areas. You’ll learn from experienced systems engineers in the classroom, in Oakland’s high-tech labs, and in real-world workplaces. Designed for full-time working professionals from any field of engineering, our systems engineering degree features convenient evening and online courses. You’ll graduate with a master’s degree that employers respect and excellent qualifications for jobs in systems engineering.
Author John Stark, one of the world’s leading authorities on product lifecycle management, considers Oakland University’s approach to systems engineering education “one of the best, not just in the U.S., but in the world.” Our exceptional faculty, world-class facilities and industry partnerships offer one-of-a-kind opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Systems engineers are in extraordinarily high demand. Business surveys indicate that systems engineering jobs are among the most difficult for employers to fill, especially in emerging sectors such as autonomous vehicles and connected mobility.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects systems engineering jobs to grow faster than other engineering jobs over the next decade, with especially strong opportunities in industries such as:
Our systems engineering graduate program offers maximum flexibility, so you can tailor the program to fit your particular career needs. Half of the degree’s 32 required credits consist of elective courses, which you can select from dozens of offerings in systems engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.
Electives address wide-ranging aspects of systems engineering that include business strategy, leadership, optimization and cutting-edge technology. Sample course titles include:
Not sure if the systems engineering degree is right for you? Check out these other graduate degree programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.