Writing the Book
Join the nation's first academic department of systems engineering, established in 1961
Leading the Way in Large, Complex Systems
Join SIE at the University of Arizona, the nation’s first academic department for systems engineering. With programs in industrial engineering and systems engineering, the department delivers a broad skillset, preparing students for technology-based jobs in industry, government and academia.
Earn your undergraduate degree, graduate degree or a graduate certificate at a top-tier research university. Focus on smart systems for transportation and manufacturing, distributed solar power generation, space systems and human behavior modeling.
Make your future about getting all the parts – humans and machines – to work together effectively!
Online MS
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ABET Accreditation
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Virtual Tour
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By the Numbers
1st
systems engineering department founded in the U.S.
$ 3.2 M
annual research expenditures (2023)
2nd
highest starting salary, industrial engineering major
(U.S. News @ World Report)
Top 25
systems and industrial engineering schools
(U.S. News @ World Report)
23rd
best universities for engineering management
(Bachelor's Degree Center)
15th
most in-demand major, systems engineering
(indeed)
Supporting Growth
"The community we have built in our department always made me feel at home and supported. I was always encouraged to try new things, gain new experiences and perspectives, and especially to rise from adversity."
Ainsley Limesand, outstanding graduating senior for systems engineering