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    Systems Engineering

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    Cambridge, USMSHybrid16 months
    STEM-OPT
    $92,000.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    67
    Cohort
    students
    114
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a 114-credit, 16-month, hybrid MS program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $92,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Develops competencies in systems thinking, management skills, leadership, and end-to-end understanding of systems development. Covers systems engineering, architecture, optimization, management, and a chosen technical area.

    Focus: both
    #1 (US News Best Engineering Schools)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $163,780.00
    Avg starting salary
    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $92,000 across 114 required credits.
    Is Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offered hybrid.
    How long does Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is structured around 16 months and 114 credits.
    Is Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cohort?
    Systems Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 67 students per cohort.