M.S. in Systems

The Master of Science in Systems is an on-campus, two-year program that combines academic rigor with a strong research component. Each student plans an individualized course of study with the assistance of a special committee made up of faculty members representing major and minor areas of study.
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A Natural Home for Multidisciplinary Research

Cornell University has a long tradition of fostering projects that are large in scope. The Cornell Systems M.S. degree is the natural home for multidisciplinary research projects that require the cooperation of researchers from different departments, schools and colleges.

A Focus on Research

The M.S. in Systems is designed for students pursuing research careers in systems science and engineering.

Those interested in applied fields may find the on-campus or distance-learning M.Eng. in Systems Engineering programs more suitable.

Funding Support

The M.S. degree in Systems does not include funding support. Admitted students will be required to secure their own funding for the duration of the program.

On-Campus Program

The M.S. in Systems is offered exclusively as an on-campus program.

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“From architecture design to lifecycle management, the value of systems engineering lies in its global perspective that tightly integrates every link in the chain. And we leverage data-driven optimization, predictive modeling, and collaborative synergy to enhance overall value.”

Han Zeng M.S. Student in Systems
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