Systems Engineering Degree

The system engineering program at University of Maryland – University College prepares students for careers in aerospace, energy, environment, natural resources, and bioscience and health. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems. Program courses include: integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements, as well as the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations, logistics, risk management, and operations management. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer systems engineering degrees.

University of Maryland – University College (UMUC)

4501 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD

The University of Maryland - University College (UMUC) was founded in 1947.  It has many timely and cutting-edge programs that reflect global change. UMUC is headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, but offers classes in other locations such as Washington, D.C., Europe and Asia.  Its online courses are offered to students worldwide allowing for distance and accelerated learning from anywhere.  In fact, UMUC is a world leader in online education.

UMUC enrolls many active duty military personnel, reserves, dependents and veterans. It offers courses at more than 130 military installations around the world.

Through the "UMUC 411" program students can "test-drive" classes online by navigating class discussions with tabbed browsing, using advanced text editing features to communicate, and sending private messages to professors and classmates.

Academics

UMUC has two academic terms, spring (running from mid-January through mid-May) and summer (running from mid-May through late August or early-September for some MBA programs).  There are no classes in October, November or December.

UMUC offers both undergraduate and graduate programs.  Students may choose from more than 100 programs offering bachelor's degrees and minors, undergraduate certificates, master's degrees and specializations, doctoral degrees and graduate certificates. Many timely industries are represented in UMUC programs including management, information technology, homeland security and more. Courses are offered daily, on evenings and weekends, online or in a format that offers both on-site and online study courses.

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree may choose from the following majors, many of which also include minors.

Bachelor of Arts:

• Asian Studies
• Communication Studies
• English
• Graphic Communication
• History
• Humanities

Bachelor of Science:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Computer and Information Science
• Computer Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Computer Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Fire Science
• General Studies
• Gerontology
• Global Business and Public Policy
• Homeland Security
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems Management
• Investigative Forensics
• Legal Studies
• Management Studies
• Marketing
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Science

Available for the Bachelor of Technical and Professional Studies:

• Biotechnology
• Laboratory Management

Students pursuing master's degrees may choose from the following majors. The Master of Science degree also offers specializations or dual degree options.

Master's Degree:

• Accounting and Finance
• Acquisition and Supply Chain Management
• Biotechnology
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity
• Distance Education
• Education
• E-Business
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Health Care
• Homeland Security and Information Assurance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
• International Management
• Management
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Nonprofit and Associate Management
• Project Management
• Software Engineering
• Technology Management
• Telecommunications Management

Doctorate Degree:

• Doctor of Management
• Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration

Student Life

UMUC offers career development to students and alumni through its Career Quest program and many job fairs and career services.

Satellite Campuses

UMUC is headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, but offers classes in other locations such as Washington, D.C., Europe and Asia.

Community Life

UMUC has a strong social media presence and online community to help connect its thousands of online students to the UMUC experience.  (http://www.experienceumuc.com)  All onsite UMUC student services like library resources, clubs and societies and career services and more are available online.

There is no campus housing offered at UMUC.

Students Enrolled in the Systems Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UMUC has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $140760

Energy Engineers

Description

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, energy engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $107890

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).