The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants applying through Fall 2026!
Designed for both full-time students and full-time working professionals, the Masters in Systems Engineering (MSSE) program is a fully accredited, course-based non-thesis degree offered by the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The program is 30 credit hours with a flexible completion time of 1-2 years. The program requires seven 3-hour core courses and three 3-hour technical electives in systems engineering or other related engineering disciplines.
What is Systems Engineering?
Systems engineering (SE) is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that focuses on how to design and manage complex engineering systems over their life cycles. These engineers are dedicated to ensuring all stakeholder needs are met in the best, most efficient way possible. SE facilitates deep integration of technical systems and helps ensure the systems developed are coherent, effective and sustainable solutions to fulfill the system needs. SE professionals work with all facets of a system, from hardware to facilities, personnel to procedures. Our systems engineering program integrates engineering disciplines with industrial and management practices. Through the program, students develop skills required in the national workforce for growing areas in the technology-driven global economy. The SE faculty at FAMU-FSU Engineering has broad experience in defense and industrial settings, making the program applicable to military and civilian engineering professionals.
Why get an advanced MSSE degree?
Getting your master's in systems engineering is ideal for those who wish to earn an advanced engineering degree. In addition to increasing your technical skills to better prepare you for the licensing exam, our fully accredited program has professional development courses to prepare you for managerial roles. All three tracks will increase your earning and promotion potential.
- 30 credit hours total
- The program is offered in-person or 100% online.
- Complete the degree in as little as 18 months
- Accepted entrance exams include GRE
- Entrance exam waivers available for qualifying students
- Many corporations and public employers offer tuition assistance that typically cover the cost of the entire program
MSSE Faculty
- Daniel Georgiadis, Ph.D.
- David C. Gross, Ph.D.
- Changchun (Chad) Zeng, Ph.D.
As a civilian female in the DoD, I’ve found that having my Master’s degree in Systems Engineering has really helped me compete for higher positions in the engineering community opening more doors for me.”
Jenny Matheney,
MSSE 2021 Graduate
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division
Undergraduate Degree: Business
“I’m a cybersecurity expert, but had limited systems level knowledge and experience before this program. Now I am ready to go lead a major Acquisition program as a Systems Engineer.”
Carlos Vilches,
MSSE 2021 Graduate
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division
Undergraduate Degree: Electrical Engineering
MSSE and Military Industry Careers
For many officers and NCOs in the military, thinking beyond retirement occupies a major part of free time. The good news is the many educational and career opportunities in the professional military make pursuing an advanced degree while in-service a great option for most. For more information »
MSSE Info Sheet
Systems engineering (SE) is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that focuses on how to design and manage complex engineering systems over their life cycles. SE studies systems, processes, and practices required to develop them. For more information »
Director of Systems Engineering, Faculty
Dr. Daniel Georgiadis
dgeorgiadis@eng.famu.fsu.edu
(850) 770-2289
Address
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Florida State University Panama City
4750 Collegiate Drive
Panama City, Florida 32405
(850) 872-4750
Teaching Faculty
Dr. David C. Gross
dcgross@eng.famu.fsu.edu
(850) 770-2289
Address
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Florida State University Panama City
4750 Collegiate Drive
Panama City, Florida 32405
(850) 872-4750
Associate Professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Associate Director of CREST CoMand
Department Graduate Director (IME)
Dr. Tarik Dickens
dickens@eng.famu.fsu.edu
(850) 410-6353
Address
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
2525 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, FL 32310-6046
(850) 410-6345
(850) 410-6342
Chair of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Dr. Changchun (Chad) Zeng
zeng@eng.famu.fsu.edu
(850) 410-6273
Address
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
2525 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, FL 32310-6046
(850) 410-6345
(850) 410-6342