The Systems Engineering program collaborates with Cornell University’s leading engineering departments and distinguished faculty to create a transdisciplinary curriculum of exceptional depth and strength. Both recent graduates and working professionals benefit from educational offerings tailored to their career stage.
Leadership
“At Cornell, Systems Engineering is about the complicated and messy real world. Yes, you learn the methodologies for design and analysis. You also learn the unwritten rules: that everything connects to everything, that every choice has a ripple effect, that every decision has a price, and that you have to be willing to make trade offs until the price and performance are right. ”
H. Oliver Gao Director of the Systems Engineering Program
Mission and History
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The Growing Importance of Systems Engineering
As products and services supporting our society become increasingly complex, systems engineering skills are more vital than ever.
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Program Overview
The Cornell Systems Engineering Program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to apply a systems engineering approach to problem-solving, preparing them for leadership roles in their careers.
Our curriculum spans a variety of application areas, including aerospace and defense systems, manufacturing and logistics, transportation, infrastructure, energy systems, health care, and information systems.
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Program Origins and Industry Partnerships
Founded in 1999, the Cornell Systems Engineering Program was established in response to strong corporate interest from leading companies such as General Motors, Xerox Corporation, Applied Materials, and Lockheed Martin.
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Continuous Curriculum Development
In response to ongoing feedback from employers, we continually adjust and enhance our course content and curriculum to ensure it remains highly relevant to societal and industry needs.
