Overview

Key features

From building e-commerce platforms to managing large-scale databases, systems engineers play a critical role in a variety of industries. Many organizations are seeking this type of expertise.

In our Systems Engineering degree program at Harvard University, you’ll build the skills to succeed in this in-demand field. Our curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including cloud infrastructure, multitier servers and applications, enterprise architecture, database management, and communication networks.

As you work through the 12-course program, you’ll take core and elective systems engineering courses in a broad range of topics, including systems analysis and design, database management systems, enterprise architecture, cloud computing and infrastructure, and information technology management.

Potential careers:

IT Manager
Salesforce Architect
Director of Software Engineering
SQA Manager
Systems Administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Protocols and Internet Architectures
Cloud Security
Networking at Scale
Networks and Cloud Security
Data Mining for Business
Dynamic Modeling and Forecasting in Big Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 315 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You hold a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3440 USD / module

≈ 3440 USD / module
Out-of-State

3440 USD / module

≈ 3440 USD / module
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3440 USD / module

≈ 3440 USD / module

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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Funding

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