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Systems Engineering M.S.

Complex Problems. Creative Solutions.

The accelerating complexity and interdependence of cutting-edge  systems is creating a thriving demand for expert systems engineers. In the Greater Houston region, systems engineers play key roles in many industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, finance, and information technology. In UHCL's Systems Engineering (SENG) program, you will prepare to develop, maintain, and operate systems critical to life, health, property, and the environment. The coursework for this program takes an interdisciplinary approach designed to prepare engineers who are knowledgeable in diverse systems engineering methods and management. The SENG program is an excellent avenue for non-engineering STEM graduates in fields such as mathematics, physics, and computing to acquire the expertise to take on engineering roles.

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Customize Your Degree to Meet Your Career Goals

With the guidance of faculty members who are dedicated to your success, you’ll be exploring concepts, principles, models, processes, and procedures that impact the construction of complex systems. Systems engineering is a broad field, and therefore, your program can be tailored to your unique interests and skills. You can customize  your degree plan to emphasize systems engineering processes and management or to emphasize technical areas such as modeling and simulation, healthcare systems, or robotics.


Admission Requirements

Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.

  • Systems Engineering M.S.
  • Admission Deadline

    Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

  • Application

    Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

  • Requirements
    • 3.0 GPA
    • GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
      • Can be waived if applicant has another grad degree (MS or higher) or based on relevant industry experience
    • Undergraduate degree in a related field including preparation coursework as listed in the catalog
    • Foundation courses: Math through differential equations, calculus-based probability and statistics, a programming language


Degree Requirements

UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

Systems Engineering, M.S.


Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Graduate Deadlines
  • Fall
    New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
    Returning UHCL Students - August 15
  • Spring
    New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
    Returning UHCL Students - January 15
  • Summer
    New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
    Returning UHCL Students - May 25

Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.

Applying After the Priority Deadline

New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.

Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.


  • International Standard Graduate Deadlines
  • Fall Enrollment

    Final Deadline: Apply by June 1
    Document Deadline: June 15

  • Spring Enrollment

    Final Deadline: Apply by October 1
    Document Deadline: October 15

  • Summer Enrollment*

    Final Deadline: Apply by April 1
    Document Deadline: April 15

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL


Systems Engineering M.S. Faculty

James Dabney
James Dabney

James B. Dabney

Program Director of Systems Engineering and Professor,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3852
Email: dabney@uhcl.edu
Office: D108

James B. Dabney Faculty Bio