Programs in systems engineering offer numerous opportunities to study complex systems in nature, society and science, aiming to develop interdisciplinary foundations that are applicable in a variety of areas, such as engineering, business and the social sciences. These programs provide students with the skills and knowledge required to understand, control, predict and optimize behaviour in a variety of fields, from engineering and computer science to management and applied economics.

The concentration in interdisciplinary artificial intelligence allows students to be at the forefront of a technological advancement that is shaping humanity’s future. By focusing their studies on artificial intelligence and its impact on domains such as engineering, computer science, management, neuroscience and psychology, students will graduate with diverse perspectives and expertise to harness the potential of AI.

The graduate programs in systems engineering are interdisciplinary programs drawing on contributions from the School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation, the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the Department of Economics, and the Telfer School of Management.

The broad scope of these programs gives their graduates a wide range of career options, not only in technical fields but also in management and science.

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Degrees offered

Systems Science and Engineering

The Master of Systems Engineering focuses on the development of analytical and integration skills for use in solving complex applied problems that require a broad-based perspective.

Systems Science and Engineering, Concentration in Interdisciplinary AI

The Master of Systems Engineering with concentration in Interdisciplinary AI focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and other fields. Building on the Master of Systems Engineering, it offers students the opportunity to leverage machine learning and AI, from a technical or an application standpoint, to address global challenges. 

Key research themes

  • Operations research
  • Deterministic and probabilistic modelling
  • Optimization
  • Computer science
  • Information systems
  • Control
  • Economic modelling
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
  • Application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning

Career opportunities

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  • High tech industry
  • Government and public policy
  • Software industry
  • Telecommunications
  • Management consulting
  • Engineering

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