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Welcome to

The CSU Department of Systems Engineering

We use systems-thinking to solve the world's most complex problems.

Attend Online, On Campus, Hybrid

Choose from 45 + courses

Our graduate programs evolve with industry needs, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to advance your career.

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Master of Science (M.S.)

You want to perform research in systems engineering. You plan to continue in academia or industry.
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Master of Engineering (M.E.)

You have an interest in gaining new skills. You are going into industry or looking to advance your career.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

You're currently working in industry and are interested in pursuing a highly practical degree.
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Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.)

You're currently working in industry and are interested in pursuing a highly practical degree.
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Systems Graduate Certificates

You're interested in systems engineering practice, systems security, human-systems integration, and/or MBSE.
Pictured is Evan Corwin, biomedical engineering student. He is wearing virtual reality goggles and VR hand controls. He is standing, has long hair, a white beanie hat, and a tan hoodie. He is white and young. Systems Engineering associate professor Marie Vans is in the left side of the image. She has on a black and withe patterned long sleeve shirt, glasses, and blue jeans. She is a middle-aged white woman, smiling.

RAMp Up! (Accelerated Masters)

You're a current CSU sophomore or senior interested in starting graduate education while double counting credits toward graduation.
Our 16 core and 36 affiliate faculty provide students with systems engineering education in the following areas:  
  • Aerospace

  • Analytics & AI Augmented Systems

  • Augmented & Virtual Reality

  • Cybersecurity

  • Dynamics & Controls

  • Energy technology & Infrastructure
  • Human Factors & Human Systems
  • Humanitarian Engineering

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) 

  • Project & Program Management

  • Systems Thinking

  • Sustainable Systems
  • Water & Utility Systems
  • Transportation & Urban Planning
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Systems Engineering at Colorado State University is about developing integrative solutions to the world's most complex problems.

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Office hours

In-Person Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Phone hours
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone #
(970) 491-7734
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