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Systems Engineering (M.S.)

Next-Level Systems Leadership

Ready to transition to a leadership or management position? Our systems engineering program will enhance your technical expertise while developing your management skills.

You don't have to interrupt your career to earn a master's degree in systems engineering at the University of Dayton. Our flexible, 30-hour program is designed to meet the needs of traditional students and current professionals and is offered in-person or synchronous online.

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At a Glance

30 credit hours

needed to earn the degree
Program Overview

Degree Information and Courses

You don't have to interrupt your career to earn a master's degree in systems engineering. Most of our courses are offered in-person, three semesters per year, at times compatible with the typical workday (lunch time, late afternoon, evening). These classes generally are 1 hour, 15 minutes long and meet twice weekly.

This program is a fully-hybrid format with the option to choose between in-person attendance or online synchronous attendance. Class recordings are available for playback. The program can be completed completely on campus, completely remotely, or a combination of the two.

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about systems engineering, including degree requirements and course descriptions.

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Admission Requirements

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. At least one letter of recommendation from a professor or employer.
  3. A personal statement and resume.
  4. Results from the GRE are not required. However, candidates are welcome to submit a score in support of their application. (University of Dayton School Code: 1834)

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or other appropriate program of study. Applicants with a different undergraduate degree may be required to complete prerequisites. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Some programs require higher GPAs for admission. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional basis. Applicants that may be borderline in meeting the admission requirements are encouraged to include both a resume with relevant work experience and a personal statement outlining their experience, goals, and interests.

Additional requirements apply for international students.

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.

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Financial aid may be available for degree-seeking graduate students, file the FAFSA to be considered. Once you have applied and been accepted to a graduate program, we will prepare your applicable aid for the upcoming year.

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