Student Information Session: Dr. John MacCarthy, Systems Engineering Education Program University of Maryland, College Park, Thursday, September 17th in Olin 372 @ 4 pm

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  • Learn about the career field of systems engineering.
  • Learn why a technical liberal arts degree (e.g., in engineering, science, mathematics, or computer science) provides an excellent foundation for a career in systems engineering.
  • Learn how the University of Maryland’s Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE) can prepare you for such a career.
  • Development of large, complex systems requires the integration of a broad range of engineering disciplines.
  • Systems Engineering provides tools, techniques, and processes for managing the development of such systems.
  • Systems Engineers guide and coordinate the work of teams of engineers from a variety of disciplines to develop such systems.
  • Systems Engineers are in demand, well-compensated, and have opportunities for advancement.
  • In 2009, Money magazine rated Systems Engineer as the best job in America because of its high salaries, opportunities for advancement, and inherently interesting and creative work.