MS in Systems Engineering

WPI PROGRAMS FOR UTC EMPLOYEES

On-site in Connecticut, 4 courses per year

Modern engineering projects increasingly demand a combination of skills from various traditional engineering disciplines. WPI has been a leader in interdisciplinary education for decades, and Corporate and Professional Education continues that tradition by partnering with industry leaders to develop graduate programs in Systems Engineering. The Systems Engineering program at WPI is highly customized to focus on different problems from a range of industries.

Space is limited so register now if you would like to participate.

Registration Form ~ See details below on completing the registration form.

Course Descriptions

Learn more about each course in the MS program

Faculty Bios

WPI Systems Engineering faculty bring a wealth of experience to this program. Learn more about their backgrounds and experience.

Year 1 (core courses)	Fall MA 501 Engineering Mathematics	Winter CS 525 System Design and Development	Spring CS/ECE 01X Systems Architecture	Summer CS/ECE 02X Systems Integration and Test
Future Courses	Management and Execution Curriculum: MIS 576 Project Management	Core Technical Curriculum: Mechanical: ME 513 Thermodynamics ME 527 Dynamics	Electrical: ECE 504 Analysis of Deterministic Signals and Systems ECE 523 Power Electronics (ECE 504 pre-requisite)	Systems Engineering Capstone
Additional Focus Areas	Communications Project Management	Power Electronics Mechanical Systems	Software design Dynamics and Controls	Manufacturing Systems

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Course Descriptions

UTC Customized Schedule

WPI offers the Systems Engineering master's degree program on site in Connecticut. The curriculum is customized, and courses are delivered by the same faculty who teach at WPI's Worcester campus. Participants will be part of a cohort and will advance through each course as a set group, which will maximize the benefits to individuals, teams, and the organization.

Details are as follows:

First Class: MA 501 Engineering Mathematics
Location: Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, CT
Date: Starting in September 2008
Day/Time: Each course is offered one weeknight. First course 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.; Subsequent courses 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Duration: First course 10 weeks; Subsequent courses 14 weeks.
Frequency: 4 courses per year

Registration and Application Information

REGISTRATION: To register please complete the Registration Form, and fax to 508-831-5694 or email to UTC-WPI@wpi.edu. Do not fill in student ID. Put no for application as we will get everyone started on this at the beginning of the first class, and for payment, just put UTC direct bill under Alternate Billing Methods. Sign and date the form before submitting (if emailing back, your email is sufficient for a "signature".)
APPLICATION: We will begin the application process with students at the start of the first course. It must be submitted by end of your second WPI course. GRE is recommended but not required.

Qualifying Exam Policy for Management Course ~ MIS576 Project Management

Courses that are classified as management courses by WPI require the additional step of passing a qualifying exam following the completion of the course. The qualifying exam is above and beyond the normal course requirements. It is not the final exam and is evaluated on a pass/fail grading system. This requirement is mandated by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is the accrediting body for WPI's Department of Management. AACSB accreditation is the highest level of business school accreditation in the world. Please visit the WPI ~ UTC website for complete details.

For more information contact Corporate and Professional Education at 508-831-5517 or UTC-WPI@wpi.edu.

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