{"id":129682,"date":"2022-10-07T10:30:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T14:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=129682"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:44:50","slug":"master-of-science-in-systems-engineering-se","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/academics\/explore-degree-programs\/master-of-science-in-systems-engineering-se\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Systems Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>Non-Thesis Program Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All SE MS students enter as non-thesis students. MS non-thesis students must satisfy a practicum requirement by completing an approved course that meets the practicum requirement, or an approved project. The non-thesis MS program can be completed in two semesters, although most students take longer. Part-time enrollment in the program is also permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Thesis Program Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students wishing to pursue the thesis option must submit a thesis proposal by their second semester. MS with thesis students satisfy the practicum requirement by developing a research focus and carrying out original research that culminates in a written MS thesis. Students choosing to complete a thesis should expect to complete the program in two years. Students who excel in the SE MS program may apply for the SE post-MS PhD program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Master\u2019s Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SE MS Program Planning Sheets for the non-thesis and thesis tracks are 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\/2022\/09\/robotics-026-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/robotics-026-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125259 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/robotics-026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/robotics-026-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/robotics-026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/robotics-026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/files\/2022\/09\/robotics-026-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\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:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/admissions\/graduate\/graduate-admissions\/application-deadlines-requirements\/\">Application Deadlines, Requirements &amp; Fee Waiver<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" 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 of Science 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<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Non-Thesis Program Option All SE MS students enter as non-thesis students. 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