Ted Foster discusses Systems Engineering at UMBC. At UMBC we address the real world of Systems Engineering by coupling the experiences of the region's top engineers with the expertise of UMBC's world-class engineering faculty. This program designed in colloboration with some of the leading employers in this field balances practical application and theoretical understanding. Systems Engineering students experience a rich curriculum that covers all aspects of a system's life cycle using state-of-the-art principles, practices, and technologies. Our Systems Engineering graduate programs are designed for working engineers, taught by the region's top systems engineers from leading defense contractors and overseen by a board of faculty and industry leaders. Students may chose from the following program options: Master's Degree in Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Systems Engineering Track in Other Engineering Majors: M.S. Electrical Engineering M.S. Computer Science M.S. Engineering Management