Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE)

Prospective students can learn more about requirements they'll need to meet in order to apply to the MSSE program. Pre-admission advising is encouraged for all students who are interested in applying.

Notification of Admissions Decision

Your application will not be considered until you have submitted a "complete" online application and all necessary documents have been received by the MSSE program.

• Bachelor's Degree

  Applicants for admission into the Master of Science in Systems Engineering program must possess a B.Sc. in engineering (EAC), engineering-technology (ETAC), or computing (CAC) from an ABET-accredited program with Calculus I and II and upper-division calculus-based STEM Statistics as a minimum. B.Sc. in any other related subject is on a case-by-case basis only. 

  • Preference is given to graduates of hard sciences (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry).
  • Specific industry or military experience is also considered and evaluated for potential acceptance into the program.
  • Any non-engineering candidate accepted into the program is subject to leveling coursework as prescribed by the department. This includes mathematics, physics, chemistry, and any other engineering coursework deemed critical to the SE credential.

• 3.0 GPA

  A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required from the undergraduate program in which the bachelor’s degree is earned; a 3.3 is preferred. The program reviews the student portfolio, including bachelor's program, calculus and statistics grades, rigor of courses taken (upper division), work experience, professional certifications, and participation in the systems community.

• Leveling Courses

  After being provisionally accepted, students who have not graduated from an ABET accredited program or have not completed college Calculus l, ll, and STEM statistics, must demonstrate the ability to pass the following courses:

  3.0 or better in each is required

  • MATH 3410 - Probability and Statistics I 
  • MATH 1210 - Calculus I 
  • MATH 1220 -Calculus II 

  Leveling courses must be completed from a regional accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Higher Learning Commission
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges
  • Middle State Commission on Higher Education
  • New England Commission on Higher Education
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

• Application Materials

  The final online application process prompts you to submit your completed application. Your application will not be considered until you have submitted a "complete" online application and all necessary documents have been received by the MSSE program.

  Each MSSE application must be accompanied by the application fee. A credit card is the preferred form of payment, but other forms are welcome. Additional instructions are in the online application.

  Two essays are required. Essay 1: Systems Engineering & Systems Thinking and Essay 2: Academic Statement of Purpose (ASOP).

  WSU Graduates

  If you are a Weber State University graduate, please download a copy of your unofficial transcripts from your eWeber portal using the Unofficial Transcript app and upload them to your application.

  If you have completed coursework at any other institution that has not yet been transferred to Weber State, you must request an official transcript from that institution. Follow their process to have the official transcript sent directly to Weber State University.

  Non-WSU Graduates

  Submit official transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended. This includes associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees from any and all institutions where you have taken a course.

  You may submit your official transcript(s) in one of the following ways:

  • Preferred Method: Request that your transcripts be sent securely and electronically from the degree-granting institution to msse@weber.edu.
  • Alternative Methods: Request your official transcripts online through the National Student Clearinghouse to be sent to Weber State. Send a copy of your request to msse@weber.edu so we can follow up with the admissions office.
  • By Mail: Transcripts must be sent UNOPENED in their original sealed envelope to the following address: MSSE Admission Committee Weber State University 1465 Edvalson St Dept 1801 Ogden UT 84408-1801

  International Applicants

  International Applicants need to complete additional paperwork in order to comply with university and U.S. immigration regulations. The following are required:

  • Meet all academic requirements above.
  • GRE test scores are required if all previous degrees were conferred by an institution outside of the U.S.
  • Take the TOEFL and receive at least your unofficial scores before submitting your application. Official score reports must be sent from E.T.S. to Weber State University. WSU’s institutional code is 4941-4211. Visit the TOEFL website for more information.
  • Have your foreign credentials evaluated. If you would like to receive credit for your college work from any colleges or universities that you have attended outside of the United States, you will need to have your credits evaluated by a foreign credential evaluation company. Visit our International Student & Scholar Center website for a list of approved companies.

  If you have questions about the Weber State University admissions process for international applicants, beyond the program requirements listed above, please contact Admissions at 801-626-6005 or admissions@weber.edu, or visit the Weber State University International Student and Scholar Center.