Space Systems Engineering Master's Program

The Master of Engineering in Space Systems Engineering at Stevens, delivered by the primary authors in the field of space systems today, provides experienced professionals with the edge needed to excel in this increasingly complex and competitive industry.

Stevens is a recognized provider of space systems engineering education to NASA employees and space industry professionals worldwide, taught in partnership with Teaching Science and Technology, Inc. (TSTI). This degree allows professionals working in government and industry to combine a robust technical education in space systems design and development, as well as key space system engineering processes and tools, with a holistic understanding of systems engineering principles.

Join a Top 30 Online Graduate Engineering Program

Stevens is ranked among the top 30 in the U.S. for "Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs" in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report.

The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

Thanks to its location in the heart of the New York metropolitan area, Stevens provides its students open doors to a broad network in one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments. Students benefit from the university’s partnerships with municipalities in both New York and New Jersey, as well as their proximity to major organizations and corporations headquartered in Manhattan.

Learn more about what makes graduate education from Stevens a unique experience:

• Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.

• International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.

• State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.

• Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.

More opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:

• Wide selection of Graduate Certificates

• Student Organizations

• Optional research or clinical thesis

• Credit for on-the-job projects with your current employer

• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience

• Research with clinical collaborators

Find out more about life as a Systems and Enterprises graduate student at Stevens by visiting the links below.