Online Systems Engineering ME Overview
Systems engineering describes the highly interdisciplinary domain of scientific, technical, and managerial skills needed to evolve, verify, field and support an integrated and balanced set of system solutions designed to satisfy customer needs. The UCCS Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering provides a broad understanding of the roles of a systems engineer and a thorough understanding of process implementation – from needs analysis and system requirements to trade off studies and system design.
The Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering program is proud to be a Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) participant. The WRGP allows students who are residents of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states to enroll in programs outside of their home state at resident tuition rates.
The UCCS Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering is designed to enhance value in today's engineering workforce by focusing on the roles of a systems engineer.
Program graduates will know and be able to perform in the following areas:
- Broad understanding of the systems engineering life-cycle process
- Thorough understanding of project management techniques applied to technical development, including risk analysis
- Proficiency with mathematical tools and techniques used to perform systems analysis, trade-off studies, and high-level modeling
- Broad understanding of systems architecture and its relationship to system design
Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering
College of Engineering and Applied Science
100% Online
Delivery Method
$868*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate In-state
$1017*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate Out-of-state
Priority Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Deadline
30
Credit Hours
3 Years
Average Completion Time
Course Overview
The Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering degree program consists of 30 semester hours of coursework comprising 24 hours of core program courses and 6 hours of electives.
Course work must be completed with a 3.0 GPA or better, and all course work applied to the program (including any transfer credit) must have been completed no earlier than 6 years prior to degree completion. Up to 9 semester hours of graduate work may be transferred from an accredited graduate program, provided course work has not been used for any other degree, the grade earned for the course is B or better, and the course content has been approved by the program director.
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- SYSE 5010 Introduction to Systems Perspective
- SYSE 5050 Engineering Project Management
- SYSE 5110 Systems Engineering Processes
- SYSE 5150 System Analysis
- SYSE 5210 Systems Architecture
- SYSE 5310 Project Estimation and Risk Management
- SYSE 5350 Engineering Modeling and Simulation
- SYSE 5450 Systems Engineering Project
Choose two of the following courses:
- EMGT 5020 Finance & Accounting for Engineering Managers
- EMGT 5510 Leadership for Engineers
- SPCE 5025 Fundamentals of Astronautics
- SPCE 5045 Space Mission Analysis
- SPCE 5065 Spacecraft Environment Interactions
- SPCE 5085 Space Communications
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Tuition and Fees
At UCCS Online, we strive to keep our tuition costs affordable so that you can get a world-class education that fits your budget. When you earn a degree, you’re not simply getting a diploma — you’re making a lifelong investment in yourself and empowering your future career. We know that affordability is an important factor, and that’s why we’re here to help you explore all of the options available to fund your education.
Our Enrollment Team can answer any of your questions about tuition and financial aid, help you take care of the paperwork, and make sure you’re able to focus on reaching your goals. From financial aid and scholarships to tuition assistance programs, we’ll work with you to find the best way to finance your degree.
Complete the form on this page to connect with our Enrollment Team and get more information about tuition, fees, scholarships, and financial aid.
Western Region Graduate Program (WRGP/WICHE)
Students from the following states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States) have the opportunity to pay a reduced tuition rate which is currently equal to in-state tuition.
In State Cost Per Credit:
$868
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
Out of State Cost Per Credit:
$1017
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
We know that affordability is an important factor, and that’s why we’re here to help you explore all of the options available to fund your education. Our Enrollment Navigators can answer any of your questions about tuition and financial aid, help you take care of the paperwork, and make sure you’re able to focus on reaching your goals. From financial aid and scholarships to transfer credits and corporate tuition assistance programs, we’ll work with you to find the best way to finance your UCCS Online degree. Complete the formComplete the form on this page to be contacted by an Enrollment Advisor.
Financial aid is available for eligible students to use toward paying educational costs while enrolled in a UCCS Online program. To determine your eligibility and apply for financial aid, you’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When you submit your FAFSA, you will be considered for three types of aid: grants, work-study, and student loans. To be considered for federal financial aid, you will need to apply early and annually.
- Scholarships | You may be eligible for scholarships at UCCS. We offer many scholarships and grants to students who are ready to earn their degrees and achieve success. Between both UCCS-offered and external scholarships, our students earned more than $10 million in scholarship awards last year alone.
UCCS Online is military-friendly and committed to providing service members and their families with a high-quality education that fits their distinct needs. As a UCCS Online student, you will have access to the UCCS Veteran and Military Affairs, which connects veteran, active duty, reservist, National Guard, and dependent students with fundamental support, services, and resources to ensure academic and professional success. UCCS is a proud home campus to many veteran and military students.
Eligible veteran and military students may use veteran benefits, military tuition assistance, and/or financial aid to pay for their education. Military benefits with UCCS Online include:
- Waived application fee for active duty and veterans
- Military benefits approved program
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All students are automatically opted in to the TAAP program with the choice to opt out. The TAAP program provides all your course materials for one flat fee per credit hour. That means no more time spent searching for, ordering, and paying out of pocket for your own course materials.
Many companies offer tuition assistance benefits as part of their employee compensation program. Generally, these policies determine a set number of credit hours per year that the company will pay for on behalf of the student/employee. Some policies place a cap on eligible tuition dollars and related expenses while others reimburse employees on a per-credit-hour basis. Get in touch with your organization's human resources department to learn more about your educational benefits.
Admissions Information
The minimum requirements for regular admission are as follows:
- Application and $60 application fee.
- Resume
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or a related science discipline from an accredited institution.
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0.
- Evidence of mathematical maturity equivalent to completion of the following university-level coursework:
- Three semesters of Calculus
- At least one semester beyond Calculus (Advanced Calculus or Differential Equations)
- Linear Algebra
- Probability and Statistics
- Two (2) or more years experience in a commercial, civil or government engineering/science field.
An applicant who lacks one or more of the above requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis subject to the recommendations of the Master of Engineering Graduate Committee and approval by the UCCS Graduate School.
UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process. However, submitting your application by the preferred deadlines is advisable.
Our stated application deadlines are as follows, but we admit students up to a week before the semester starts.
- Summer Semester: May 1
- Fall Semester: July 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
- Summer 2025 – June 9, 2025
- Fall 2025 – August 25, 2025
- Spring 2026 – January 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We’re here to help. We emphasize to all students that faculty members are here for them. As faculty seek to connect with you, feel free to use their flexible office hours or contact them if you need additional help.
A common barrier to success is time management, especially if you are working a full-time job. The online format offers more flexibility and the opportunity to develop better balance among your commitments, but having a plan for completing your studies each week can help you get on track to success early.
Online courses at the University of Colorado are taught by the same professors that teach in-person classes. This ensures that you are receiving the same education and learning experiences as on-campus students. The primary difference is with the delivery format. Your online courses will all be taught in Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS). You will be responsible for logging in, accessing course content, and completing any requirements of the course.
The Systems Engineering program is offered fully online, which means you will not be required to take courses at our campus and there are no on-campus components to this program.