Systems Engineering and Management

Application Deadlines

Applications accepted on a rolling basis with the following approximate general deadlines:

• Fall Term: June 15
• Spring Term: Nov. 15
• Summer Term: March 15

Please contact your department chair to follow up on exact deadlines.

Sponsorship Requirement

All candidates for the D.E. in System Engineering and Management degree will require a professional industry/government sponsor to complete the program. The sponsor will serve on the candidate's dissertation advisory committee and as the organizational liaison for the systems engineering practicum to complete the candidate's dissertation.

For additional details regarding sponsorship, contact the Systems Engineering Program Director.

Requirements for Applicants With a M.S. Degree

In addition to the online application, you should submit the following:

1. Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
2. Statement of purpose outlining the applicant's professional goals and commitment to completing degree requirements, including procurement of sponsor (two pages maximum).
3. M.S. in an engineering discipline (e.g. civil, computer, chemical, electrical, industrial, mechanical, etc.; other related STEM majors may be considered on a case-by-case basis) with a 3.2 GPA.
4. Current resume demonstrating three years of full-time engineering experience.
5. One letter of recommendation from a supervisor of your full-time engineering experience in your resume.
6. Two additional letters of recommendation from faculty, supervisors, etc. that can attest to your potential to complete the D.E. in Systems Engineering and Management degree requirements.

Additional requirements apply for international students.

Requirements for Applicants With a B.S. Degree

Applicants shall complete the following in addition to the online application:

1. Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
2. Statement of purpose outlining the applicant's professional goals and commitment to completing degree requirements including procurement of sponsor (two pages maximum).
3. B.S. in an engineering discipline (e.g. civil, computer, chemical, electrical, industrial, mechanical, etc.; other related STEM majors may be considered on a case by case basis) with 3.5 GPA.
4. Current resume demonstrating five years of full-time engineering experience.
5. One letter of recommendation from a supervisor of your full-time engineering experience listed in your resume.
6. Two additional letters of recommendation from faculty, supervisors, etc. that can attest to your potential to complete the D.E. in Systems Engineering and Management degree requirements.

Additional requirements apply for international students.