University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science Systems Engineering 113 Towne Building Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391 US   Phone: 1-215-898-9650   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.E - Engineering; Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   The M.S.E. program is structured to develop in the student a much stronger theoretical base for either engineeringpractice or research. The M.S.E. degree requires successful completion of 10 course units. Typically, M.S. students take four courses per semester and obtain the M.S.E. degree within three semesters. The Ph.D. degree program is focused on the development of research skills which will equip the graduate for a life of scholarship in her/his field of interest. The heart of the course of study is the thesis research that culminates in adissertation which adds to our store of knowledge in a significant way.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 7037  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2575  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1080  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32182  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable