Master of Systems Engineering
Help shape complex systems for the future.
For domestic and international students.
Help shape complex systems for the future.
For domestic and international students.
As the world becomes more interconnected, and the systems on which we depend become increasingly complex, systems engineers will be highly sought after. The systems engineering process coordinates and leads the translation of operational needs into a system designed to meet that need. It is a forward-thinking process that transcends software, electrical, and mechanical engineering. It focuses on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems throughout their life cycles, coordinating performance, cost, and schedule goals.
Postgraduate coursework
1 year full-time
Semester 1, Semester 2
8567
Online (some face-to-face electives)
The Master of Systems Engineering at UNSW Canberra is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop a high-level understanding of the principles that shape systems engineering and their implementation through the design, development and application phases. This course will provide you with in-demand skills and experience in analysing, designing and managing complex projects with the opportunity to specialise in a specific engineering discipline.
As part of the Master of Systems Engineering, you can choose from a variety of specialisations including:
To complete a specialisation, you must complete the four core courses, two courses from the chosen specialisation, and two electives from anywhere else in the program.
With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students with a high credit average or better in four courses may complete a research project in lieu of two elective courses.
The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher-level research qualification.
We help you balance study with work, family and other important parts of your life by offering this degree under a mixture of online and intensive delivery modes.
“The calibre of UNSW Canberra’s staff, the breadth and quality of its programs, the flexibility offered in its various course delivery mediums and the support for its students, are all simply first class.”
Anthony Barnes, Master of Systems Engineering student
For more information on this degree, see the.
Students undertaking theMaster ofSystemsEngineeringare required to complete 48 Units of Credit (UOC) by completing eight 6-UOC courses from the list in the Handbook entry for the program (see the list inCourse Availabilitybelow).
In theMaster of Systems Engineeringprogram, students must completefour core courses and fourelective courses(from the general electives or any of thespecialisations). Not all elective courses will be available in a particular year.
Students may choose to complete the generalistMaster of Systems Engineeringprogram or may choose to complete theMaster of Systems Engineeringwith aspecialisation(options include Test & Evaluation, Space Systems, Electronic Warfare, Weapons and Ordnance, Networking, Reliability Engineering, Simulation and Marine Engineering). To complete aspecialisation, students must complete the four core courses, two courses from the chosenspecialisation, and two electives from anywhere else in the program.
The courses in the program may be taken in any orderbut it is recommended that the four core courses are completed first, followed by the four elective courses.
With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students with an average mark of 65% or higher in four courses may complete a 12-UOCresearch projectin lieu of two elective courses. The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher-level research qualification.
With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may take up to two elective courses (12 UOC) from othercourseworkprograms.
The option of undertaking aresearch projectworth 12 UOC is available to master's students who obtain a high credit average or better in four courses and is subject to approval by the Program Coordinator.
The research project can be completed within one semesterthrough enrolment inor spread across two semestersthrough enrolment inCompletion of either course results in the achievement of 12 UOC.
The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higherresearch degreequalification. Studentsundertaking theresearch project(ZEIT8297or ZEIT8296) are unable to enrol in elective courses from other coursework programs.
*Please Note: Program rules are subject to change, students need to follow the program rules set out in the UNSW Handbook of the year they were admitted into the program.
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Systems Engineering Practice | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Requirements Practice | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Test and Evaluation | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Systems Thinking and Modelling | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Logistics Management | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Software Project Management | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
System Safety Engineering | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
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Project Administration | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Project Management Body of Knowledge | Distance Mode | Distance Mode | |
Capability Option Analysis | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Applied Machine Learning | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Model Based Systems Engineering - New course 2024 | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
Student must complete a minimum of 2, up to a maximum of 4, of the below courses
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Cyber Operations | Not Offered | Not Offered | |
Cyber Resilience: Management Governance and Acquisition | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Information Assurance Principles | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Information Operations | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Non-Communications Electronic Warfare | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
Student must complete a minimum of 2, up to a maximum of 4, of the below courses
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Cyber Operations | Not Offered | Not Offered | |
Intrusion Analysis and Response | Not Offered | Not Offered | |
Cyber Defence: Network Security Operations | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Internetworking | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Satellite Communications | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Space Operations | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS) | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Space Systems Technologies | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Satellite Communications | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Spaceborne Imaging Technologies | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Satellite Communications Knowledge | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Satellite Communications Project | Distance Mode | Distance Mode |
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Advanced Test and Evaluation Techniques | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Evidence-based Decision Making | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Decision Making Analytics | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Simulation | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Explosive Ordnance Technology | Not Offered | Intensive | |
Weapons Engineering | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
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Lethality and Survivability* (Requires approval) | CTMC | Not Offered |
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Reliability Engineering Fundamentals | Distance Mode | Not Offered | |
Reliability Engineering Assurance | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Reliability Program Management | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Students must complete 12UOC of Marine Engineering electives i.e. ZEIT8010 or specialist courses, via cross institutional study, offered through the University of Tasmania or the University of Adelaide. For further information please refer to the course availability tab of the SEIT website.
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Marine Technology*(requires approval) | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Cross Institutional Study:University of Tasmania
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Cross Institutional Study:University of Adelaide
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Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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Simulation | Not Offered | Distance Mode | |
Simulation Applications | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to the.
Program Coordinator
Dr Huadong Mo
E: huadong.mo@adfa.edu.au
Student Enquiries
E:SAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T: +61 2 5114 5000