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IT Master's Degree Systems Engineering

Information Technology with Systems Engineering Specialization
Master's Specialization
AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 6 credits
  • All courses are available online
  • Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $350 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Designed for midcareer professionals with a technical background, the online master’s degree in information technology with a systems engineering specialization at University of Maryland Global Campus will help you apply traditional and modern life-cycle models, techniques, and tools to the specification, design, development, and deployment of complex systems. Study a variety of cases across different application domains to learn a wide scope of systems concepts.


Total Credits Required: 36

  • Required Core Courses: 12 
  • Required Concentration Courses: 21 
  • Required Capstone Course: 3 

Initial Requirement

  • UCSP 615
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • ITEC 610
  • ITEC 625
  • ITEC 626
  • ITEC 630

Information Technology Foundations (3 Credits, ITEC 610) must be taken in the first term of coursework.

Specialization Courses

  • SYSE 610
  • SYSE 620
  • SYSE 625
  • SYSE 630
  • SYSE 640
  • SYSE 650
  • SYSE 660
  • SYSE 670

* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

  • Computer Systems Architecture (3 Credits, ITEC 625) must be taken in the first term of coursework.
  • Specialization courses must be taken in the order listed. 
  • You must take Systems Engineering Capstone (3 Credits, SYSE 670) in your final term.
  • General Master's Degree Requirements
  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
  • All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
  • Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

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Experience Recommended for Success in the Program

The systems engineering specialization is designed for students with a degree and/or professional experience in a technical discipline such as engineering or computer science.

Taking UCSP 605 is recommended to improve writing skills.