M.S. Degree in Systems Engineering

The Accelerated Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department master's degree program provides broad knowledge of the "systems approach" for designing and managing large-scale engineering systems throughout the life cycle. Topics include elements of systems engineering, methods and standards, architecting, computer tools that support systems and software engineering, trends and directions, and the integrative nature of systems engineering. The program examines case studies and methodologies from NASA, DoD and U.S. corporations, and emphasizes the use of specific knowledge and methods to solve problems and explore opportunities in engineering.

 

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in engineering, science, computer science, mathematics, or another technical field is required for admission. To inquire about admissions qualifications, please call the EMSE Off-Campus Programs Office at (202) 994-3717 or e-mail cohort@gwu.edu.

NOTE: To apply for Cohort 6, to begin in October 2006, please print out the Application for Graduate Admission in .pdf format, and fax the completed form to the EMSE Off-Campus Programs Office at 202-994-0092

 

 

Updated Program Schedule

Classes Begin:    October 7, 2006

    Classes End:   December 8, 2007

 

 

Program Format

• Cohort format - limited class size
• Accelerated 13- month program
• Saturday meeting days
• Program includes 36 credit hours
• Program cost includes: tuition, books, lecture materials, required software and meals ( lunch )
• Cost of entire program estimated at $31,995.00

 

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Curriculum

Accelerated Master of Science Degree Program in Systems Engineering
Cohort 6: Course Descriptions

EMSE 201 Survey of Operations Research: Deterministic Models
Basic concepts and techniques of deterministic operations research modeling as applied to problems in industrial and governmental decision making. Linear, integer, nonlinear, and dynamic programming; networks; game theory.

EMSE 208 Stochastic Foundations of Operations Research
Topics in probability theory, stochastic processes, and statistical inference. Foundations of probability, conditional probability and expectation, Poisson processes, Markov chains, and Bayesian inference.

EMSE 212 The Management of Technical Organizations
The practice of management as applied within technical organizations. Includes history of the tradition and current effective practices, research findings, and case studies, with objectives of enhanced understanding of external and internal factors influencing organizational performance and leadership requirements.

EMSE 231 Program and Project Management
Basic instruction in the use of the Critical Path Method for project and program planning; computers for project management; Primavera computer software; project organization for on-site management; cost accounting; multi-project (program) management; resource management for the project; extensive use of computers to solve project-related problems.

EMSE 255 Management of Research and Development
Study of innovation as a vital part of the organizational adaptation process. Role of the technical manager in using organization, planning, and motivation to accomplish research and development objectives.

EMSE 260 Survey of Finance and Engineering Economics
Survey of material relevant to financial decision making for engineering activity. Includes traditional engineering economy topics; fundamentals of accounting; and financial planning, budgeting, and estimating applicable to the management of technical organizations.

EMSE 269 Elements of Problem Solving and Decision Making for Managers
Problem formulation. Concepts and techniques used in analyzing management problems. Modeling decision problems using decision trees, probability models, multi-objective models and utility theory. Class examples using computer application packages.

EMSE 283 Systems Engineering I
Systems approach to the architecting and engineering of large-scale systems; elements of systems engineering; methods and standards; computer tools that support systems and software engineering; trends and directions; the integrative nature of systems engineering.

EMSE 284 Systems Engineering II
Specific applications of systems engineering tools and techniques; student projects.

EMSE 285 Systems Analysis and Management I
The systems or holistic approach as a methodology for making decisions and allocating resources. Analysis by means of objectives, alternatives, models, criteria, and feedback.

EMSE 288 Technology Issue Analysis
Contextual background and intellectual basis for addressing technology issues in the public and private sectors. Technology impact assessment, forecasting, and innovation; principles and practices of technology transfer as elements of a systematic approach to making technology decisions.

EMSE 297 Problems in Engineering Management
Project course providing the opportunity to apply concepts and tools previously studied to the solution of an actual problem in engineering management. Students work in small groups, on a problem proposed by students and approved by the instructor.

The George Washington University reserves the right to change or withdraw any announced course(s) as well as to change any fee shown.

 

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Academic Calendar - Revised 1/27/2006

2006 Fall Semester: Session I Courses: EMSE 212, EMSE 208 Oct. 7 Sat. Oct. 14 Sat. Oct. 21 Sat. Oct. 28 Sat. Nov. 4 Sat. Nov. 11 Veterans' Day Holiday Nov. 18 Sat. Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 2 Sat. Dec. 9 Sat. Dec. 16, 23, 30 Session Break

2007 Summer Semester: Session IV Courses: EMSE 231, EMSE 201 June 2 Sat. June 9 Sat. June 16 Sat. June 23 Sat. June 30 Sat. July 7 Sat. July 14 Sat. July 21 Sat. July 28 Session Break

2007 Spring Semester: Session II Courses: EMSE 283, EMSE 269 Jan. 6 Sat. Jan. 13 MLK Day Holiday Jan. 20 Sat. Jan. 27 Sat. Feb. 3 Sat. Feb. 10 Sat. Feb. 17 President's Day Holiday Feb. 24 Sat. Mar. 3 Sat. Mar. 10 Sat. Mar. 17 Session Break 2007 Spring Semester: Session III Courses: EMSE 260, EMSE 284 Mar. 24 Sat. Mar. 31 Sat. Apr. 7 Sat. Apr. 14 Sat. Apr. 21 Sat. Apr. 28 Sat. May 5 Sat. May 12 Sat. May 19, 26 Session Break

2007 Fall Semester: Session V Courses: EMSE 288, EMSE 255 Aug. 4 Sat. Aug. 11 Sat. Aug. 18 Sat. Aug. 25 Sat. Sep. 1 Labor Day Holiday Sep. 8 Sat. Sep. 15 Sat. Sep. 22 Sat. Sep. 29 Sat. Oct. 6 Session Break 2007 Fall Semester: Session VI Courses: EMSE 285, EMSE 297 Oct. 13 Sat. Oct. 20 Sat. Oct. 27 Sat. Nov. 3 Sat. Nov. 10 Sat. Nov. 17 Sat. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 1 Sat. Dec. 8 Sat. END OF PROGRAM

Note: There are 8 class meetings per session. The program consists of 6 sessions over 13 months.

 

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Payment Information

Tuition will be charged at the beginning of each session at the rate of $31,995.00/6; i.e., @ $5,332.50 per session. The total amount of $31,995.00 is for tuition and registration only. A graduation fee of $100 will be charged at the end of the program. This $100 fee is not covered in the total cost of the program.

The George Washington University reserves the right to change or withdraw any announced course(s) as well as to change any fee shown.

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