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    Systems Engineering (M.Eng.)

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    Malvern, USMEngHybrid2 years
    $37,332.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    84%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    36
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 36-credit, 2-year, hybrid MEng program based in Malvern, US. Tuition is $37,332.

    About the program

    The program covers identification, design, analysis, and management of complex systems and processes over their lifecycle, including systems modeling, simulation, architecture, verification, validation, and capstone project or research paper.

    Focus: coursework
    highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (graduate engineering programs)

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
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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 (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $37,332 across 36 required credits.
    Is Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in the final two years of undergraduate studies
    How competitive is Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Systems Engineering (M.Eng.) at The Pennsylvania State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 84%.