Master systems design — online or on-campus
Creating innovative solutions for complex systemic challenges requires the collaboration of many diverse specialists. With a master’s degree in Systems Engineering and Design (SED), you’ll learn methods grounded in best practices to lead and coordinate specialized teams, preparing you to navigate and resolve the uncertain, volatile and ambiguous problems of tomorrow.
This program, which can be taken online or on-campus, combines fundamental engineering principles with human-centered design.
A degree that fits your life
Our SED program is built to fit the demanding lifestyle of working professionals. Whether you prefer studying online or joining us on campus, you have the freedom to choose where and how many courses you take each semester. In the U-M Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE), we empower you to keep moving forward in life while achieving your educational dreams — because your ambition should never be put on hold. Learn more about our degree requirements.
With the help of our academic and master’s peer advisors, you can build a SED degree program to meet your needs.
Technical expertise meets real-world change
Systems engineers are problem-solvers who design and optimize complex systems to make a real-world impact. By combining technical skills with a big-picture mindset, they tackle challenges in fields like healthcare, transportation and technology, ensuring systems work seamlessly for everyone. These skills make them desirable hires at leading companies, military sectors and academic institutions. View our alumni profiles.
“I took a variety of classes to better understand how everything in a system connects to everything else and to its users. I am applying those lessons in the real world, creating and connecting products people will see and use.”
– Kathryn D’Alessandro, SED alumna ’21