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Systems Architecting and Engineering (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Systems Architecting and Engineering is recommended for graduate engineers and engineering managers responsible for conceiving and implementing complex systems, emphasising the methods by which complex systems are conceived, planned, designed, built, tested and certified. The experience applies to defense, space, aircraft, communications, navigation, sensors, software and hardware systems.

Faculty: Viterbi School of Engineering  |  Duration: At least 27 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

18 units of required courses (Systems Engineering Theory and Practice, Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Architecting and Engineering, Systems/System-of-Systems Integration and Communication, Systems Architecting, Artificial Intelligence for Systems Engineers), 3 units of SAE core electives and 6 units in a technical specialization area, plus a 0-unit practicum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering field and at least three years of systems experience are recommended before taking Systems Architecting and Design Experience courses; the program is not recommended for recent bachelor's graduates. A 3.0 GPA is required on all coursework applied to the degree.

Duration: At least 27 units

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