considers the total systems life-cycle from customer requirements and concept through design and development, system use, system maintenance, and system disposal. A Systems Engineering curriculum must encourage a broad view rather than a focus on individual system elements or phases of development. This broad view, a systems view, enables better system performance and reduces the likelihood of unintended consequences.

Students may obtain a Master of Science in Systems Engineering at the University of Texas Arlington and then pursue a PhD in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Systems Engineering.