Overview
We expect the graduates of the Systems program at Cornell University to find employment in a variety of fields, including academia, and public, private and governmental agencies specializing in energy, healthcare, defense, aerospace, information technology, policy making, etc.
The applicable areas are endless because systems science and engineering are essential to tackle today's complex global challenges.
Learning Outcomes
- Breadth in understanding of complex systems.
- Understanding and ability to apply methodologies to design, model, and optimize complex systems.
- Cross disciplinary breath.
- Ability and success in applying systems approaches via their PhD thesis to complex, multi-disciplinary research problems in some area of complex systems.
Programme Structure
Concentrations by Subject
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Engineering (minor)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 77
IELTS: 7
General requirements
- three recommendations
- GRE general test
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fees
International tuition fee: 29,209 AUD / year (≈ 20,800 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 29,209 AUD / year (≈ 20,800 USD / year)
Domestic / In-State: 29,209 AUD / year (≈ 20,800 USD / year)
Living costs
Ithaca, United States: 1,584-3,454 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

