The M.S. degree in SSM is an academic master's degree designed mainly for both full-time and part-time students interested in proceeding to the departmental full-time doctoral program and/or an industrial career.

1. The M.S. degree requires 30 units, which may include optionally 6 units for thesis or independent study.
2. Required courses (15 units) for the M.S. degree include: ESE 551, ESE 552, ESE 553, ESE 520, and either ESE 516 or ESE 556. ESE 415 may be substituted for ESE 516.
3. The remaining courses in the program may be selected from senior- or graduate-level courses in Electrical and Systems Engineering or elsewhere in the University. Courses outside of Electrical and Systems Engineering must be in technical subjects relevant to systems science and mathematics and require the department's approval.
4. The degree program must be consistent with the residency and other applicable requirements of Washington University and the School of Engineering & Applied Science.