Professional Master's in Applied Systems Engineering (Online) - Curriculum

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Curriculum

The Professional Master’s in Applied Systems Engineering (Online) program is the most comprehensive systems engineering program offered at Georgia Tech. It's designed to expand and build your “systems thinking” expertise while you continue working full time.

The two-year program consists of six core courses on systems engineering fundamentals, modeling and simulation, SysML, and system design. An additional four courses will provide you with a specialization in complex systems.

The curriculum is taught in a hybrid format that blends face-to-face instruction and 24/7 online learning. As a student, you will be part of a cohort and will complete each course with the same community of peers. As an online student, you can expect:

  • Online lessons delivered asynchronously to accommodate your schedule.
  • Live office hours to get answers to your questions and meet with instructors.
  • Mandatory live video conference sessions two to three times during the course on Friday (1-5 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). You will receive specific dates before starting the program via our two-year schedule.
  • Three in-person four-day visits to Atlanta, Ga. (United States) over two years to meet with your cohort. Specific dates, as well as extensive visitor guidance and support from program staff, are provided before starting the program.

The program culminates with a 12-week team-based Complex System Capstone Project. You’ll be paired with a mentor to present real-world problem-solving solutions to corporate, governmental, and organizational sponsors.

Year 1: Core Courses

Special Note

ASE 6001 requires a four-day campus visit to begin the Fall semester, typically in mid to late August. Specific dates are provided to admitted students.

Fundamentals of Modern Systems Engineering (ASE 6001)
Explore a wide range of modern systems engineering principles and development methodologies. Address requirements engineering, systems definition, design and analysis, implementation, operation, and technical management. A four-day campus visit is required for this course.

Systems Design and Analysis (ASE 6002)
Designing is the process of converting information about needs and requirements for a product / system into a complete specification of that product/system. In this course, we consider design to be to a large extent decision making. Design involves deciding on the most preferred system alternative.

Year 2: Complex Systems

Special Note

ASE 6006 requires a four-day campus visit during its final week, typically in late September or early October. Specific dates are provided to admitted students.

Systems Engineering Laboratory (ASE 6006)
Application of working knowledge of systems engineering techniques applied to a "case study" in an applicable domain. A four-day campus visit is required for this course.

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