Each course in the M.S. in Systems Engineering program is 16 weeks in length. Core courses are listed in the order of recommended sequence.
General Program
The General Program enables students to define and validate system requirements, develop effective designs, and ensure those designs are safe and meet customer requirements. Students create their own focus by choosing from a wide array of electives to meet their specific interests.
Core Courses (12 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6120 Systems Engineering and Analysis (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6160 Systems Engineering Management (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6140 Systems Optimization and Analysis (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6152 Systems Testing and Reliability (3 sem. cr.)
Program Elective Courses (15 sem. cr.)
Students select five of the following courses:
NMBA 6170 Accounting and Finance: Measurement and Flow Control for the Economic Engine (3 sem. cr.)
NMBA 6313 Supply Chain Management (3 sem. cr.)
NMGT 8750 Total Quality Management and Improvement (3 sem. cr.)
NSPP 6325 Integrated Design and Manufacturing (3 sem. cr.)
NSPP 6410 Modeling Manufacturing Systems (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6163 Integrated Risk Management (3 sem. cr.)
General Elective Courses (6 sem. cr.)
Students select any additional two graduate-level NTU courses.
Thesis Option
This program does not require a thesis. However, a thesis option (maximum of 6 semester credits) is available and may be substituted for two elective courses upon approval of the program director. Students should consult an academic advisor for more information about this option.
Operations Specialization
The Operations specialization provides students with the processes and tools they need to define and validate system requirements and to engage in the analysis and design of large-scale systems. With an understanding of the concepts of systems and systems engineering, students can estimate reliability and risk associated with large-scale systems and ultimately plan, organize, and manage complex systems projects.
Core Courses (24 sem. cr.)
NMBA 6130 Leadership and Teamwork: Accomplishing Momentum Transfer Using Power, Influence, and Collaboration (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6120 Systems Engineering and Analysis (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6160 Systems Engineering Management (3 sem. cr.)
NMTH 6701 Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6152 Systems Testing and Reliability (3 sem. cr.)
NMGT 8510 Operations Research Models (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6163 Integrated Risk Management (3 sem. cr.)
NSYS 6140 Systems Optimization and Analysis (3 sem. cr.)
NMBA 6313 Supply Chain Management (3 sem. cr.)
NSPP 6410 Modeling Manufacturing Systems (3 sem. cr.)
NMGT 8750 Total Quality Management and Improvement (3 sem. cr.)
Thesis Option
This program does not require a thesis. However, a thesis option (maximum of 6 semester credits) is available and may be substituted for any two of the final three courses (i.e., NMBA 6313, NSPP 6410, NMGT 8750) upon approval of the program director. Students should consult an academic advisor for more information about this option.
