Degree Requirements with a Major in Systems Engineering

The major in Systems Engineering (MS or MSE degree) requires 30 credit hours with at least 18 credit hours of Purdue, graduate level, engineering courses.

Any courses listed on our courses page will fulfill this requirement. A reminder that the MS/MSE degree requires a minimum of 18 credits of engineering coursework. All questions regarding courses and transfer credits should be directed to a student’s academic advisor.

Degree Requirements: Dual MBA and MS/MSE, Major in Systems Engineering

The dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and MS/MSE in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a major in Systems Engineering requires 60 credit hours to obtain both degrees.

  • ECON 51000: Game Theory (2 credits)** - applied to MBA core and Systems Engineering Economics and Decisions Requirement
  • ECON 51500: Macroeconomics (1 credit)** - applied to MBA core and Systems Engineering Economics and Decisions Requirement

**Note: ECON 51500: Macroeconomics (1 credit) is a core requirement for MBA and will be used on the plan of study for each degree.

  • MGMT 62000: Marketing Management (3 credits)
  • ECON 51400: Microeconomics (2 credits)
  • MGMT 59000: Strategic Design Project (1 credit)
  • MGMT 60000: Accounting for Managers (3 credits)

  • MGMT 67000: Business Analytics (3 credits)
  • OBHR 68100: Managing Behaviors in Organizations (2 credits)
  • MGMT 61000: Financial Management (3 credits)
  • MGMT 65000: Strategic Management (3 credits)
  • MGMT 68300: Technology-Driven Business (2 credits)
  • MGMT 66000: Intro to Operations Management (3 credits)

  • MGMT 69000: Management Capstone (2 credits)

9 credits from electives listed here .

The following electives are not approved courses for MBA degree seeking students:

  • Accounting for Managers Essentials
  • Business Storytelling Essentials
  • Financial Management Essentials
  • Marketing Management Essentials
  • Operations Management Essentials
  • Strategic Management Essentials

Degree Requirements: Dual Master of Business Technology (MBT) and MS/MSE with a Major in Systems Engineering

The dual Master of Business and Technology (MBT) and MS/MSE in Interdisciplinary Engineering (Systems Engineering major) requires a total of 54 credit hours to complete both degrees. 

  • ECON 51000: Game Theory (2 credits)** - applied to MBA core and Systems Engineering Economics and Decisions Requirement
  • ECON 51500: Macroeconomics (1 credit)** - applied to MBA core and Systems Engineering Economics and Decisions Requirement

**Note: ECON 51500: Macroeconomics (1 credit) is a core requirement for MBA and will be used on the plan of study for each degree.

  • Accounting for Managers (2 credits) 
  • Computational Business Intelligence (2 credits) 
  • Digital Product Design (2 credits) 
  • Economic Analysis of Technology Markets (2 credits) 
  • Emerging Technologies and Business Models (2 credits) 
  • DevOps and Technology Solutions (2 credits) 
  • Marketing Management (2 credits) 
  • Technology-Driven Business (2 credits) 
  • Technology Governance and Regulations (2 credits)
  • Technology Strategy (2 credits) 
  • Financial Management (2 credits) 
  • Leadership (1 credit) 
  • Negotiations in Organizations (1 credit) 

Any 6 credits from the MBT core will be used on the Systems Major Plan of Study and counted as elective credits.

  • MGMT 69000: Management Capstone (2 credits)

Students may choose any 500 or 600 level courses from any department to fulfill this requirement.  

Creating Your Plan of Study

The MS/MSE master's programs offer a wide range of flexibility in course options. After you begin your studies at Purdue, an academic advisor will help you create an electronic plan of study (EPOS) to best fit your educational needs and career goals.  

Students enrolled in a dual degree program will have a unique electronic plan of study for each degree they are seeking.      

The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. This website is a knowledge source for specific requirements and completion.