Colorado State University

Introduction to the systems engineering research field. Students will learn about the academic research process, norms, and techniques, with emphasis on the PhD program and expectations.

SYSE 501 – Foundations of Systems Engineering (3 cr.)

SYSE 505 – Systems Thinking for the Real World (3 cr.)

SYSE 512 – Systems Sensing and Imaging Analysis (3 cr.)

SYSE 530 – Overview of Systems Engineering Processes (3 cr.)

SYSE/ECE 532 – Dynamics of Complex Engineering Systems (3 cr.)

SYSE 534 – Human Systems Integration (3 cr.)

SYSE 536 – Space Mission Analysis and Design (3 cr.)

SYSE 541 – Engineering Data Design and Visualization (3 cr.)

SYSE 544 – AR/VR Environmental Realism for SE (3 cr.)

SYSE 545 – AR/VR Systems Development (3 cr.)

SYSE 548 – Security Engineering for SE (3 cr.)

SYSE 549 – Secure Vehicle and Industrial Networking (3 cr.)

SYSE 555 – Transitions in Energy Systems (3 cr.)

SYSE 567 – Systems Engineering Architecture (3 cr.)

SYSE 569 – Cybersecurity Awareness for Systems Engineers (3 cr.)

SYSE 571 – Analytics in Systems Engineering (3 cr.)

SYSE 573 – Cost Optimization for Systems Engineers (3 cr.)

SYSE 602 – Systems Requirements Engineering (3 cr.)

SYSE 603 – Introduction to Systems Test and Evaluation (3 cr.)

SYSE 667 – Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering

ENGR 502 – Engineering Project and Program Management (3 cr.)
        OR
    CIS 600A – Information Technology and Project Management (3 cr.)
        OR
    CIS 670 – Advanced IT Project Management (3 cr.)

ENGR 510 – Engineering Optimization: Method/Application (3 cr.)

ENGR 520 – Engineering Decision Support/Expert Systems (3 cr.)

ENGR 525 – Intellectual Property and Invention Systems (3 cr.)

ENGR 531 – Engineering Risk Analysis (3 cr.)

ENGR 533 – Spaceflight and Biological Systems (3 cr.)

ENGR 535 – Modeling Human Systems Behavior (3 cr.)

ENGR 540 – Design & Analysis of Engineering Experiments (3 cr.)

ENGR/ECE 565 – Electrical Power Engineering (3 cr.)

ENGR 570 – Coupled Electromechanical Systems (3 cr.)

MECH 513 – Simulation Modeling and Experimentation (3 cr.)

Other experimental courses as offered; check the SE Courses Page for all available SE courses.

You may choose from the SE Suggested Elective list. This list is not exhaustive. If you find a graduate-level technical course that pertains to your professional goals and/or the systems engineering field, please contact the SE Department to check if it may apply as a technical elective.

Only the 72-credit Ph.D. curriculum allows electives.

A maximum of 6 credit hours at the 400 level is permitted. The remaining credits must be at the 500 level or above.

SYSE 799A – Dissertation: PhD (variable credit each semester)

Dissertation credits will be completed throughout multiple semesters.

Three credit hours of SYSE 795 (Independent Study–Publication Replacement) may be used towards the total of dissertation credits OR as one 3-credit course. To register for these credits, at least two publications must already be accepted. You will complete an SYSE 795 Independent Study form on this page, with faculty advisor approval, and submit to the Systems Engineering Program.