Systems Engineering

Website: https://systems.utah.edu/

Pedro Huebner, PhD
Director of Systems Engineering, Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Office:  1346 MEK

Phone: 801-581-3225
Email:  pedro.huebner@utah.edu

Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and management that seeks to design complex systems involving technology and human interaction through the system's life cycle. The primary role of a systems engineer is to serve as an integrator in various systems, their subsystems, and elements, and to avoid issues that could otherwise pose a significant threat to stakeholders. Thus, systems engineers support the development of a product throughout its life cycle. They improve efficiency from the concept stage through the production phase and continue until utilization and disposal. Systems engineers assure that fewer errors are encountered and the products satisfy the needs of the stakeholders.

These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The graduate admissions committee reviews all aspects of the application package before determining acceptance into the graduate program.

• The student should have a BS degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution; students from non-stem backgrounds may need to complete additional math and programming courses that will not count toward the degree.

• Students must have a GPA of at least a 3.0 in the equivalent of the final two years of their undergraduate degree.

• The student must have a year of calculus and a semester of statistics. Alternately, a student successfully completing the U's Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering may also be considered for admission.

• The GRE is not required for admission.

• International students must also score 590 (paper-based) or 96 (internet-based) on the TOEFL Exam or 7 on the IELTS Exam.

• In addition to these requirements, all students must complete the College of Engineering's online graduate application process. This application process may include:

  • Transcripts

  • Letter(s) of recommendation

  • Essays

  • Professional resume

  • Application fee