Industry-Aligned Tracks
Students have the choice to optionally pursue an industry-aligned Track through their choice of elective courses and capstone project. To complete a track, students must take at least three (3) courses from the list of approved courses for the track. Students who prefer to design their own pathway may instead take other approved courses for their technical electives and systems engineering electives.
Industry-Aligned Tracks
Students have the choice to optionally pursue an industry-aligned Track through their choice of elective courses and capstone project. To complete a track, students must take at least three (3) courses from the list of approved courses for the track. Students who prefer to design their own pathway may instead take other approved courses for their technical electives and systems engineering electives.
Space Systems
The Space Systems track prepares engineers to design and develop complex, multidisciplinary space systems for operation in challenging orbital and deep-space environments. Students develop expertise in mission design, orbital mechanics, spacecraft subsystems, and the systems engineering practices needed to manage large-scale space systems development projects from concept through operation.
Course options:
- Mission-Critical Autonomous Systems Engineering (SYSENG 590-01)
- Space Mission Engineering (SYSENG 590-02)
- Satellite Systems (SYSENG 590-03)
- Space Cybersecurity (SYSENG 590-04)
- Space Systems Design (ME 590)
Cyber Systems
The Cyber Systems track prepares engineers to design, analyze, and secure complex software and networked systems, from embedded devices to large-scale enterprise and operational technology environments. Students develop expertise in system architecture, cybersecurity, AI/ML and the systems engineering practices needed to build resilient, trustworthy systems across their entire lifecycle.
Course options:
- Optimization in Practice (AIPI 530)
- Explainable AI (AIPI 590)
- AI & the Physical World (AIPI 590)
- AI Product Management (AIPI 590)
- Fundamentals of AI in Cybersecurity (CYBERSEC 510)
- AI in Modern Security Operations (CYBERSEC 511)
- Cloud Cybersecurity & Operations (CYBERSEC 590)
- UX & Front-End Engineering (DESIGNTK 590)
- Human-Centered Computing (ECE 653)
- Full-Stack IOT Systems (ECE 655L)
- Edge Computing (ECE 654)
- Software Quality Management (MEMP 575)
- Software Engineering Management (MEMP 590)
Ready to Design the Systems of the Future?
If you’re ready to advance your career with a systems engineering master’s degree, Duke gives you the flexibility, mentorship and real-world experience to move into high-impact roles. Whether you choose the on-campus option or the online path, Duke’s MEng in Systems Engineering program connects you with expert faculty, a supportive and collaborative community and the skills to lead in a rapidly changing landscape.