I m in a new job I love. ERIC LAFONTAINE Service Operations Manager GE Healthcare Class of 2013 PROFESSIONAL MASTER S IN APPLIED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH A GEORGIA TECH DEGREE TODAY S LEARNERS TOMORROW S LEADERS
TODAY S LEARNERS... TOMORROW S LEADERS LIEUTENANT AMAKA CHIDOZIE Engineering Duty Officer, U.S. Navy, Class of 2014 SUBRAMANIAM PRADIP RADHAKRISHNAN Director, Innovation & Development, Philips, Class of 2014
EARN AN ADVANCED DEGREE FROM GEORGIA TECH Succeed in a highly competitive market and help solve complex problems in your industry by expanding your systems engineering expertise. Experienced, working professionals can build systems thinking skills with Georgia Tech s Professional Master s Degree in Applied Systems Engineering (PMASE). The program s hybrid format blends face-to-face instruction and online learning, enabling PMASE students to work full time while earning a two-year advanced degree. Enjoy the convenience of online classes while engaging with your classmates and faculty mentors in a team-based approach to learning. The Georgia Tech Advantage The PMASE program is taught by Georgia Tech engineers and scientists, who lead research for and consult with industry and government. Georgia Tech is ranked the 7th best public university in the country.* Earn a master s degree from the 6th best graduate engineering school.* 11 graduate engineering programs ranked in the top 10.* Georgia Tech s 142,000-strong alumni network is a supportive group for any graduate, and students form lasting relationships with peers in the program. * U.S. News & World Report The Professional Master s Degree in Applied Systems Engineering offers the convenience that a full-time employee will appreciate and the skills and knowledge that an employer values. More than 2,000 professionals agree: This Georgia Tech degree fills a gap in their systems engineering workforce. Our hybrid format gives you maximum flexibility in your schedule while providing valuable interaction with your instructors and other students. Carlee Bishop, Ph.D. Executive Director, Professional Master s Degree in Applied Systems Engineering (PMASE)
I SEE MY PROGRESS. I M A BETTER SYSTEMS ENGINEER NOW. SHEELA SHAW Senior Principal Analyst, Manhattan Associates, Class of 2014
FOR PROFESSIONALS, BY PROFESSIONALS As a PMASE student, you will be immersed in the most comprehensive systems engineering master s degree program to date. Our students benefit from the combined strengths of applied knowledge, research, and academic rigor. Competitive Advantage Earn a master s degree from one of the top 6 engineering and research universities in the country. Successfully compete in a global market with advanced systems engineering techniques and tools. Develop valuable professional connections as you build your career. Applied Practical Learning Solve real-world problems through projects, case studies, and labs. Apply practical knowledge, tools, and technologies immediately at your organization. Learn systems engineering methodologies that extend across a variety of industries. Convenient Combine face-to-face instruction with distance learning and peer interaction in our hybrid format. Participate in scheduled, live web-conferencing sessions with fellow students and Georgia Tech faculty. Focus on one course at a time. Structured to Help You Succeed Watch pre-recorded lectures made available 24-7 via the web. Interact in real-time during scheduled web-conferencing sessions. Experience Georgia Tech in person during three campus visits over the two-year program. Receive faculty support during virtual office hours.
NOW THERE S NO LIMIT TO MY CAREER POTENTIAL. JOHN BLISS Senior Project Manager, GE Gas & Oil, Class of 2013
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITHOUT INTERRUPTING IT Systems engineering is an essential skill as technology grows more complex. Gain the knowledge to succeed in environments where constant change and innovation are the norm. PMASE is structured to help professionals work full time while going back to school to pursue an advanced degree. Our unique formula offers systems engineering success: Collaborate on team projects to solve systems engineering problems and develop real-life solutions. Build relationships with supportive peers, renowned and accessible faculty, and dedicated professionals to form long-term connections. Be inspired, challenged, and mentored by passionate Georgia Tech engineers and scientists. Learn alongside and share insight with a diverse and experienced group of professionals from many countries. Immediately apply your new knowledge to your job. My experience with the students on the Capstone Project has been excellent. All of the teams are high performers and execute extremely well. Andrew H. Register, Ph.D. Georgia Tech Research Institute Senior Research Engineer Associate Director, PMASE
IF THIS PROGRAM HAD BEEN AVAILABLE FIFTEEN YEARS AGO, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN IT THEN. JAY BROWN Director of Software Architecture, Turner Broadcasting System, Class of 2013
CURRICULUM With six core courses and four courses in a complex systems track sequence, PMASE is the most comprehensive systems engineering program at Georgia Tech. Each course equals three credit hours for a total of 30 program hours to complete the degree. The innovative curriculum is focused on developing these systems thinking skills. Underlying principles of the systems engineering process Examining verification and validation Creating project plans Identifying areas of project risks Enhancing problem-solving skills Developing leadership skills The program culminates with the Capstone Project, a comprehensive team-based course. Each team is paired with a mentor to tackle a real-world problem and present the solution to corporate, governmental, and organizational sponsors during the final days of the program. YEAR 1 CORE COURSES (7 Week Courses) ASE 6001 ASE 6004 ASE 6003 ASE 6005 ASE 6002 FALL SPRING SUMMER ASE 6001 Introduction to Systems Engineering (CAMPUS VISIT) ASE 6004 Leading Engineering Teams ASE 6003 Systems Modeling and Optimization ASE 6005 Systems Modeling with SysML ASE 6002 Systems Design and Analysis YEAR 2 COMPLEX SYSTEMS TRACK SEQUENCE (7 Week Courses) ASE 6006 ASE 61X1 ASE 6102 ASE 6103 (12 Week Course) ASE 6104 FALL SPRING ASE 6006 Systems Engineering Laboratory (CAMPUS VISIT) ASE 61X1 Analysis and Synthesis (ELECTIVE) Each cohort will select one elective from the following: ASE 6111 Sensor Systems Analysis and Synthesis ASE 6121 Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis ASE 6131 Human Systems Integration Analysis and Synthesis ASE 6102 Systems of Systems and Architectures ASE 6103 Lifecycle and Integration SUMMER ASE 6104 Complex System Capstone Project (CAMPUS VISIT) This experiential course combines all the techniques and tools you have learned and applies them to a complex system conceptual design. Projects are designed to fit the particular needs for your job, your industry, and your career.
I SAW AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT. YOU CAN TAKE WHAT YOU LEARNED THAT DAY AND APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO YOUR POSITION. ANDREW LOPEZ Systems Engineer, American Panel Corporation, Class of 2011
INDUSTRIES PMASE students represent a diverse and growing array of industries, including: DEFENSE Manage complex problems that meet the needs of the military and defense industry. MANUFACTURING Apply systems engineering concepts and tools to produce high-quality products with optimal expenditure. LOGISTICS Use systems engineering principles and tools to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. CONSUMER GOODS Maximize asset utilization and optimize manufacturing processes to stay ahead of the competition. INDUSTRIAL Focus on the optimization of complex systems, a core facet of the PMASE program. INFRASTRUCTURE Apply concepts and tools to support complex systems in modern infrastructure. HEALTH CARE Increase quality, efficiency, safety, logistics, and effectiveness by using systems methods in health care organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies. TECHNOLOGY Use systems engineering know-how for a fresh approach when solving software, hardware, and systems problems for companies ranging from startups to global tech firms. Admission Requirements Admission to the PMASE program is based primarily on professional experience, prior education and the capabilities that can be brought to the classroom. The requirements are: A bachelor s degree in engineering, math or hard science (chemistry, physics, etc.) from an accredited college or university Five years of professional work experience Resume (including work and educational experience) A required essay/statement of purpose Three letters of recommendation An official transcript sent from each school from which you have received credit toward a degree A completed application along with application fee A satisfactory TOEFL score for international students GMAT/GRE scores are NOT required
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Take the Next Step Learn more or to pursue a PMASE degree: View on-demand information session videos. Attend an in-person information session. Participate in a live online Q&A. Apply online. Important Dates Application deadline: March 1 Program begins: August What Our Students Say about PMASE: The program met or exceeded their expectations Overall program satisfaction The degree has had a positive career impact Employers value the degree TODAY S LEARNERS TOMORROW S LEADERS