Master of Engineering Pathways

Tailor your electives to pursue an official pathway in either Energy Systems or Health Systems Engineering, or to design your own pathway. The degree requirements for each pathway differs from the general M.Eng. in Systems Engineering only in the choice of elective courses.
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Choose A Pathway

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    Energy Systems

    The Systems Engineering program and Cornell Energy Systems Institute offer an energy systems pathway in the M.Eng. degree, addressing the world’s growing energy needs and the challenges of climate change.

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    Health Systems Engineering

    By merging systems engineering and healthcare, we prepare students to excel at this intersection through a transdisciplinary program. Students gain a deep understanding of healthcare systems, a strong engineering foundation, and hands-on clinical experience.

Design Your Own Pathway

Work with your academic advisor to create a program that meets degree requirements and supports your goals. Combine systems engineering coursework with electives in various fields to create your own custom two-semester M.Eng. pathway in a field that’s right for you. Below is a list of past pathways that students have designed.

  • Bio-Systems Engineering
    Business Systems
    Chemical Systems Engineering
    Communications Systems Engineering
    Controls & Optimization Systems Engineering

  • Energy Systems
    Environmental Systems Engineering
    Food/Agriculture/Nutrition Systems Engineering
    Infrastructure Systems Engineering
    Logistics Engineering

  • Mechatronic Systems Engineering
    Natural Resource Systems Engineering
    Product Development Systems Engineering
    Software Systems Engineering
    Spacecraft/Aerospace Systems Engineering

  • Sustainability Systems Engineering
    Systems Design and Optimization
    Transportation Systems Engineering
    Vehicle Systems Engineering
    Web Applications and Information Engineering

The M.Eng. Program