How long has SPSU been offering a Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree?
Since 2003.

What is the cost of one course?
For a single three credit hour semester course, a Georgia resident would pay $790 and an Out-of-State student would pay $1831. A $221 Student Fee is included in the above fees for students who take their courses here at our college campus.

However, if you take all your courses over the Internet during a semester, as of Fall 2005, the cost for a 3- hour graduate course taken over the Internet is $723. The cost for courses taken over the internet is the same for Georgia residents and out-of-state students.

Do internet students take the same courses as on-campus students?
Yes. Although the format of the courses is different, the same information is covered whether you attend classes on-campus or take the courses over the internet.

Who teaches the internet courses?
The same professors who teach our on-campus courses also teach the internet courses. Click on the Meet the Faculty link for a brief background summary on each professor.

How many different courses do I have to take to get the MS Systems Engineering degree?
At the current time, a student will need to complete twelve courses to earn a Master of Science in Systems Engineering Degree.

How do I pay for the courses?
You may pay by credit card (Master Card, Visa, or American Express), personal check, company check, money order, or cashier's check.

Will my company reimburse me as I complete each course?
Many companies do have a tuition reimbursement program for graduate degree courses that compliment the skills you need in your current position. You should contact your company's Personnel Department to find out more information in this area. If your company requires you to complete each class before they will reimburse you, then you will need to pay for each class at the beginning of each semester (and then be reimbursed by your company at the end of the semester). If your company will pay for your classes when you register at the beginning of each semester, then your company simply needs to send us a letter on their company letterhead confirming this policy, and we will send future bills to your company instead of to you.

How long does it take to complete all the courses and get the MS Systems Engineering degree?
A student taking a full course load of three courses per semester could complete the degree requirements in two years.

How do I buy my books and other course materials?
You may purchase your textbooks from our campus bookstore, or you may buy the recommended textbook from a bookstore near you or from an Internet Bookstore.

Can I get transfer credit for Master's level courses I took at another institution?
First, you will need to send a copy of your transcript to our Admissions office. After we have had a chance to review your transcript, we will be able to answer your questions about transfer credit on a course-by-course basis.

How do I get accepted into the program?
You can apply online. Print out all the application forms on your printer. Complete the forms, sign in all the appropriate places, and return the forms by mail to the address on the form. Have two copies of your college transcripts sent to the Admissions Office.

Approximately five days after we have all of the required information, a decision will be made concerning your eligibility for the program and you will be notified either by E-Mail or regular mail.

If I have additional questions, how can I contact you?
You may contact us using e-mail at mssye@spsu.edu

You may call us at (678) 915-7243.

You may Fax us at (678) 915-4991.

Or you can write to us at the following address:

Systems Engineering Program Administrator
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, Georgia 30060-2896