{"id":122294,"date":"2022-08-17T10:28:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T14:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=122294"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:44:07","slug":"master-of-engineering-meng-in-systems-engineering-se","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/explore-degree-programs\/master-of-engineering-meng-in-systems-engineering-se\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><strong>How it Works:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEng program provides flexibility in course selection to allow students to gain sufficient depth and breadth in their area of concentration while complementing these with courses outside their concentration area. The student will choose courses to form a coherent and balanced program in systems engineering. SE MEng students should make their course selection in consultation with their faculty advisor. The program is designed to be completed by full-time students in one academic year. Students who graduate from the SE MEng program are eligible to apply to the SE post-MS PhD program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><h2>Master\u2019s Handbook<\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SE MEng Program Planning Sheet is found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/departments-and-divisions\/systems-engineering\/resources\/resources-students\/se-masters-handbook\/\">Master\u2019s Handbook<\/a>, under the Forms tab. The planning sheet provides a \u201csnapshot\u201d view of the curriculum and the Handbook includes policies, program requirements, logistics and contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(\/eng\/files\/2016\/01\/crop-web_17-1601-CASSANDRAS-007-copy.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img src=\"\/eng\/files\/2016\/01\/crop-web_17-1601-CASSANDRAS-007-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124704 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Application Deadlines, Requirements and Fee Waiver information, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\/application-deadlines-requirements\/\">Graduate Admissions web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Deadline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Fall<\/strong>: January 15 and March 15<\/li><li><strong>Spring<\/strong>: November 1<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/bu-eng.cas.myliaison.com\/\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Internship Program Option: with Engineering Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Master\u2019s students may add the optional \u201cwith Engineering Practice\u201d designation to their degree by completing an approved internship in their field of study. The program option recognizes the power of combining rigorous academic coursework with supervised real-world research or industrial applications. Participating students add value to their academic experience with a related internship that enables them to both develop and apply their technical, project management, and leadership skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/eng\/programs\/engineering-practice\/\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>\u201cMy internship allowed me to apply everything I learned in the classroom to the work environment. It added value to my resume\/CV, and served as a platform to launch my career.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Master&#8217;s Alum Anish Shah<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim\" style=\"min-height:700px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-129230\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/2215407-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 55%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 55%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/2215407-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/2215407-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/2215407-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/2215407-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/2215407-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/2215407-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<h2>Career Development Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/masters-degrees\/professional-development\/\">Career Lab <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/student-engagement-careers\/careers\/\">Career Development Office<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Systems Engineering is a professional degree program designed for students focusing on engineering, consulting, or management careers in industry, business, or government. 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