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Systems Engineering B.S.

The Systems Engineering program at the Cullen College of Engineering equips students with an interdisciplinary skillset that combines engineering, statistics, optimization, and risk management. The curriculum is designed to develop holistic thinkers who can effectively integrate and manage complex systems across industries. With a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and hands-on learning through Capstone projects, students gain practical experience before graduation. The program prepares graduates to approach large-scale challenges with a big-picture mindset, optimizing processes and improving system performance.

What You'll Achieve

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of systems thinking, project management, and optimization techniques, equipping you with the ability to tackle complex challenges including energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.
  • Apply your knowledge through a Senior Capstone Project, by collaborating with industry sponsors, gaining invaluable practical experience in systems engineering.
  • Strengthen your leadership acumen by acquiring the skills necessary to plan, design, manage, and sustain intricate engineering systems, preparing you for high-level roles that require both technical proficiency and strategic oversight.

How You Will Benefit

  • Develop advanced interdisciplinary collaboration skills, essential for tackling the complex, multi-faceted challenges of contemporary engineering projects.
  • Obtain substantial hands-on experience through research projects and industry-sponsored Capstone design work, allowing you to apply your skills to engineering problems.
  • Position yourself as a competitive candidate for a wide range of roles across sectors with roles such as Systems Engineer, Project Engineer/Project Manager, Aerospace Engineer, Energy Systems Engineer, Supply Chain Systems Engineer, and Risk and Reliability Engineer.

Job Opportunities

Industries actively seek out graduates of the Systems Engineering program for their expertise, with opportunities in:

  • Manufacturing – Tesla, General Electric
  • Consulting Firms – Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company
  • Energy / Oil & Gas – ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell
  • Healthcare – Medtronic, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson

Requirements

Contacts

Dr. Neil Diaz Martinez

Professor

Cullen College of Engineering