Systems Engineering Master's Program

As a student in the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program at Stevens Institute of Technology, you’ll gain the skills to lead in a world shaped by complexity, innovation and global interconnectivity. This program empowers you to think holistically, solve multidimensional challenges and drive systems-level innovation across industries.

You’ll build expertise in systems integration, life cycle management and enterprise-level decision-making—capabilities that are essential in today’s technology-driven economy. Through a curriculum that blends engineering, technology and management, you’ll learn to design, operate and sustain advanced systems that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world.

At Stevens, you’ll also have access to cutting-edge research opportunities through the Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC), a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) of the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Center for Complex Systems and Enterprises (CCSE), which explores real-world challenges in aerospace and defense, artificial intelligence and machine learning, healthcare, and logistics.

Located just minutes from New York City, Stevens connects you to a powerful network of industry partners, research collaborators and career opportunities. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to lead in sectors like aerospace, defense, automotive and healthcare—applying systems thinking to manage complexity, improve performance and deliver impact at scale.

Focus Areas

• Complex Systems

• Engineering Management

• Software Systems

Join a Top 10 Online Industrial Engineering Program

Stevens is among the top 10 in the nation for "Best Online Industrial Engineering Programs" in 2025 by U.S. News and World Report. 

The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

With a projected shortage of industrial engineers through 2030, now is the time to get your systems engineering degree. But to compete in today’s career climate, graduates must adapt to rapidly-evolving technologies impacting all corners of the job market, like generative AI. At Stevens, you’ll learn the in-demand skills you need to fill the talent gap. Our core curriculum – infused with AI electives and hands-on education opportunities – develops the deep expertise, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and entrepreneurial savvy required to thrive in a technologically disrupted marketplace.

Thanks to its location in the heart of the New York metropolitan area, Stevens opens doors to a broad network in one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments. You'll 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:

• Core AI Curriculum: To help build the next iteration of an AI-competent workforce, our standard graduate curricula is infused with core and elective artificial intelligence courses.

• 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.