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Regis University’s Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree provides students with the foundational, managerial and technical knowledge to build, protect and maintain sophisticated information systems.
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M.S. Systems Engineering

Degree Overview

Available both online and on-campus, the M.S. in Systems Engineering degree provides you with the understanding of engineering principles, network systems, middleware applications, data storage and human factors to use when designing, implementing and managing enterprise information systems.

This degree program will equip you to:

  • Utilize the Information Assurance (IA) model that applies to the security of a system's database and applications
  • Apply concepts central to network design, architectures, standards and protocols
  • Support web-based and hosted applications

As a graduate, you will become a sought after technology professional with the skills to integrate new networks (hardware, software, LAN, WAN) with legacy systems, develop new custom applications, oversee the management of systems support services and coordinate new IT initiatives within all departments of an organization.

Please see the Program of Study Diagram for this degree to learn more.

Total Degree Requirements: 36 credit hours
Core course requirements: 9 credit hours
Systems engineering electives: 15 credit hours
600-level general electives: 9 credit hours
Degree completion requirements (Capstone): 3 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 36.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: MS Computer & Info Sciences CORE

MSCC 610 - Information Technology Concepts

Introduces information systems concepts, architectures, and technologies. Emphasizes information systems resources needed to meet organizational mission and objectives. Focuses on information systems from business viewpoint including processes, value proposition, and different types of information systems.

MSCC 630 - Enterprise Architecture

Examines information needed to create adaptive strategies for successfully implementing enterprise architectures. Focuses on strategies that are based on experiences within organizations across multiple industry verticals.

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*697;

MSCC 697 - Information Technology Research Methods

Concentrates on project management, proposal preparation, research and thesis writing. Deliverable include abstract proposal outline and research plan. Students research and develop project proposals that are then approved by the faculty.

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*610;

CPS: MS in Systems Engineering

Degree Electives

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Take nine (9) semester hours selected from the following
MSCT 600, MSCT 650, MSCT 662, MSCT 664, MSCT 680,
MSCT 692

General Electives

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Take nine (9) semester hours from SCIS 600-level courses.

MSCT 620 - Access Networks

Emphasizes the application of networking architectures for transport of enterprise data. Topics include network media, communications and protocols, architectures, operating systems, administration and support issues, distributed network environments and Inter-networking.

Pre-requisite: MSCT*600

MSIA 674 - Planning/Implementing Architecture Sec

Explores security policy development, implementation and standards compliance and testing on corporate systems, application and data. Examines target architectures: telecommunications and wireless enterprise corporate data network.

Cross listing(s): MSCT 674.

Systems Engineering Exit Strategy

Exit Strategy

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Choose One of the following Exit Strategy Options:
MSCC 693- Graduate Capstone
MSCC 698- Graduate Thesis
MSCT 696- Systems Engineering Practicum II

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

MSCC 610 Information Technology Concepts (3.00)

Introduces information systems concepts, architectures, and technologies. Emphasizes information systems resources needed to meet organizational mission and objectives. Focuses on information systems from business viewpoint including processes, value proposition, and different types of information systems.

MSCC 630 Enterprise Architecture (3.00)

Examines information needed to create adaptive strategies for successfully implementing enterprise architectures. Focuses on strategies that are based on experiences within organizations across multiple industry verticals.

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*697;

MSCC 693 Graduate Capstone (3.00)

Case-based scenario that emphasizes real-world application of Information Technology knowledge and skills. Simulates a real-world information technology organization where students enhance skills learned in previous courses. Employing critical analysis, students fulfill the final project requirement.

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*630

MSCC 697 Information Technology Research Methods (3.00)

Concentrates on project management, proposal preparation, research and thesis writing. Deliverable include abstract proposal outline and research plan. Students research and develop project proposals that are then approved by the faculty.

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*610;

MSCC 698 Graduate Thesis (3.00)

Students complete a masters thesis that is a substantial body of original scholarly work in the area of information technology.

MSCT 600 Network Essentials (3.00)

Provides an overview of local area networks, telephony, web basics, wide area networking, etc. Introduces concepts central to network design, architectures, standards and protocols.

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*610;

MSCT 620 Access Networks (3.00)

Emphasizes the application of networking architectures for transport of enterprise data. Topics include network media, communications and protocols, architectures, operating systems, administration and support issues, distributed network environments and Inter-networking.

Pre-requisite: MSCT*600

MSCT 650 High Availability and DR Systems (3.00)

Examines high availability and disaster recovery concepts and mechanisms; threats to an organizations information technology and develops architectures, policies, and plans to address them. Specific high availability technology options for disater recovery are examined.

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCT*600;

MSCT 662 Storage Area Networks (3.00)

Examines storage attached network devices through enterprise level SAN systems. Studies managed data transition and explores storage design in business applications, cost, and systems administration.

MSCT 664 Routing and Switching (3.00)

Provides an in depth understanding to networking students of how network protocols are routed and switched. Examines modern routing protocols and their benefits to IT organizations, as well as router configuration.

Pre-requisite: MSCT*662

MSCT 680 Enterprise Storage (3.00)

Provides the necessary skills to plan, design, manage and support distributed storage systems and devices. Focuses on operating and managing a mixed platform, multi-vendor, interoperable enterprise.

Pre-requisite: MSCT*620

MSCT 692 Systems Engineering Practicum I (3.00)

Students gain additional Systems Engineering experience through operational assignments in support of the Academic Research Network through investigation into research topics and practice with a variety of software and hardware platforms. Note: Instructor consent required

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCC*630;

MSCT 696 Systems Engineering Practicum II (3.00)

Continuation of Systems Engineering Practicum I. Students gain additional Systems Engineering experience through operational assignments in support of the Academic Research Network through investigation into research topics and practice with a variety of software and hardware platforms. Note: Instructor consent required

Pre-requisite: TAKE MSCT*692;

MSIA 674 Planning/Implementing Architecture Sec (3.00)

Explores security policy development, implementation and standards compliance and testing on corporate systems, application and data. Examines target architectures: telecommunications and wireless enterprise corporate data network.

Cross listing(s): MSCT 674.

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Admission Criteria

The Master of Science degree requires students to have sufficient knowledge and/or experience in database application, programing, computer networking and systems analysis and design. This is assessed for each applicant during the admission interview. Knowledge and experience can be supplemented by courses in these prerequisite areas. Not all supplemental courses must be completed prior to applying to the program, but must be completed prior to enrolling in core courses.

  • Possess a baccalaureate degree either from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or a recognized institution in another nation.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed graduate application form
  • Application fee: $75.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for Regis University graduates)
  • Submit official degree-bearing transcripts either from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or recognized institution in another nation.
  • Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received. A complete file can be reviewed by faculty with a copy of the unofficial degree-bearing transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
  • Two years of work experience (does not have to be computer related)
  • Current résumé
  • Faculty interview
  • Required admission essay
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens
  • Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed.

Application Deadlines*

Starts Application Deadline
Spring 2 - 2013 February 4, 2013
Summer 1 - 2013 April 8, 2013
Summer 2 - 2013 June 3, 2013

*Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.

Tuition

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Degree Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado State University Master of Computer Science $18,469 35 $444 $2,929
Colorado Technical University M.S. in Science in Systems Engineering $27,535 29 $948 $50
Regis University M.S. in Systems Engineering $23,835 36 $660 $75
University of Colorado at Denver M.S. in Information Systems $16,398 30 $496 $1,518
University of Denver/University College Master of Applied Science in Information and Communications Technology $24,136 32 $721 $1,067

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

<>$380
Institution Degree Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
American InterContinental University M.S. in Information Technology $27,847 32 $869 $50
Capella University M.S. in Information Technology $28,277 32 $882 $50
Drexel University M.S. in Information Systems $46,856 30 $1,493 $2,080
Florida Institute of Technology M.S. in Information Technology $23,350 33 $705 $85
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University Master of Information Systems Management $37,095 45 $766 $2,625
Regis University M.S. in Systems Engineering $24,915 36 $690 $75
University of Maryland/University College M.S. in Information Technology $24,242 36 $659 $518
University of Phoenix Master of Information Systems $32,735 42 $740 $1,655
Walden University Master of Information Systems Management $26,120 33 $780

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