Space Systems Engineering
The Master of Engineering in space systems engineering at Stevens, delivered by the primary authors in the field of space systems today, provides experienced professionals with the edge needed to excel in this increasingly complex and competitive industry. Stevens is a recognized provider of space systems engineering education to NASA employees and space industry professionals worldwide, taught in partnership with Teaching Science and Technology, Inc. (TSTI). The degree allows professionals working in government and industry to combine a robust technical education in space systems design and development, as well as key space system engineering processes and tools, with a holistic understanding of systems engineering principles.
The program consists of ten courses (30 credits): six required core courses, three (3) electives and a project or thesis (three to six credits).
Students without professional experience beyond the bachelor’s degree who are taking a master’s in space systems engineering must take SYS 581 Introduction to Systems Engineering, preferably in the later stages of the senior design project. SYS 581 should be taken before the Concept, Architecture & Design, Implementation and Sustainment courses, if possible. All exceptions require approval of the advisor and systems engineering program director.
Space Systems Engineering Curriculum
Required Core Courses
Modeling, Simulation and Analysis:
One of:
| SYS 611 | Systems Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| SYS 660 | Decision and Risk Analysis | 3 |
Management:
| EM 612 | Project Management of Complex Systems | 3 |
Concept:
One of:
| SYS 625 | Fundamentals of Systems Engineering | 3 |
| SYS 671 | Conception of CPS: Deciding What to Build and Why | 3 |
Architecture and Design:
One of:
| SYS 632 | Designing Space Missions and Systems | 3 |
| SYS 635 | Human Spaceflight | 3 |
Implementation:
One of:
| SYS 633 | Mission and System Design Verification and Validation | 3 |
| SYS 605 | Systems Integration | 3 |
Sustainment:
| SYS 637 | Cost-Effective Space Mission Operations | 3 |
Electives
Three (3) advisor approved electives nine (9) credits can be chosen from SSE course offerings in (SYS) systems engineering, (SSW) software engineering, (EM) engineering management, (ES) socio-technical systems, (SES) systems engineering security or advisor approved courses. SYS 611, SYS 660 and SYS 645, if not already taken, are strongly recommended as electives.
Project or Thesis
At least three (3) credits and up to six (6) credits, must be applied towards a project (SYS 800 Special Problems in Systems Engineering), or a thesis (SYS 900 Thesis in Systems Engineering). If a thesis is chosen instead of a project, the completion of six (6) credits of SYS 900 is required, replacing SYS 800 and one elective course. The project or thesis should be in the concentration area.