Student Research - Systems Engineering Department
Student Research
All graduates of the Systems Engineering Department must demonstrate the ability to apply advanced-level knowledge in a specialized area of systems engineering. This is achieved through the successful completion of either an individual thesis or a team-based capstone project. In fact, the completion of a 12-quarter credit hour equivalent project鈥攅ither a team systems engineering capstone or an individual thesis is a key requirement for earning a master鈥檚 degree.
To meet the department鈥檚 academic standards, the final deliverable must be of publishable quality, suitable for submission to peer-reviewed archival journals or conferences. This may be a standalone contribution or part of a broader stream of research conducted under the guidance of the same faculty advisor or research team.
Resident students present their thesis research at the Systems Engineering Department Colloquium shortly before graduation. Non-resident students present their capstone project results virtually during a final project review session prior to graduation.
This page provides essential policies, guidance, and resources to support students throughout the thesis and capstone project process.
Typical timelines for thesis (for 580 curriculum) and capstone project (for 522 curriculum) are provided below, as are the standard timelines for both resident and non-resident doctoral students:
To meet the department鈥檚 academic standards, the final deliverable must be of publishable quality, suitable for submission to peer-reviewed archival journals or conferences. This may be a standalone contribution or part of a broader stream of research conducted under the guidance of the same faculty advisor or research team.
Resident students present their thesis research at the Systems Engineering Department Colloquium shortly before graduation. Non-resident students present their capstone project results virtually during a final project review session prior to graduation.
This page provides essential policies, guidance, and resources to support students throughout the thesis and capstone project process.
Typical timelines for thesis (for 580 curriculum) and capstone project (for 522 curriculum) are provided below, as are the standard timelines for both resident and non-resident doctoral students:
Required Training/Reading
Before proceeding with your research, please login and review the eight modules at your own pace. These will assist with questions related to the research projects within the Systems Engineering Department.
Guiding Documents
Within the Systems Engineering Department, students can rely on a variety of resources to assist with their Theses, Capstone Projects, Dissertations or Writing. Read More
Additional Library Resources
REFERENCE MATERIALS:
- For additional questions, please contact your thesis/capstone project advisor or your Academic Associate.
- Past theses and capstone project reports are available at the .
- Doctoral candidates are encouraged to utilize the same resources for their dissertation research.