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OVERVIEW

Each Fall Term, the Lyle School of Engineering offered dedicated groups just for employees of Lockheed Martin studying toward the Master of Science, Engineering Management or Systems Engineering degree. 

The M.S. Systems Engineering is a requirements-driven program developed for high-potential engineers and managers with an undergraduate technical degree who are advancing in industry or government or running their own company. This program is designed to develop expertise for development and management of systems (products and services) that satisfy customer requirements considering engineering, technology, environmental, management, risk, and economic factors by viewing the system as a whole, over its life cycle using systems engineering principles, methods and practices.  “Systems thinking” skills are developed which foster more effective practice for the engineer or engineering manager within the business enterprise. The objective is to provide individuals with the capability to effectively manage the development of complex systems in an ever-changing environment.

The M.S. Engineering Management is a fast-track program develops expertise in the traditional graduate business and operations – along with fast-paced, innovative courses in information engineering, global perspectives, and entrepreneurship. Its well-rounded approach prepares individuals for success in the world of technology-driven it daunting to advance in an organization without a solid understanding of business and management. Organizations today need individuals that have both managerial and technical skills. At SMU Lyle, we impart a broad range of knowledge and skills, teaching professionals to think critically, plan strategically, environment. 

New group launches are subject to sufficient enrollment requirement of at least 12 admitted students.

LOCATIONs

LMRA - Fort Worth

Class meetings for the Engineering Management group and one Systems Engineering Group take place at the Lockheed Martin Recreation Association which is located centrally in the Fort Worth area where most Lockheed Martin employees live and work.

Ruthe Jackson Center - Grand Prairie

One Systems Engineering group is also scheduled to meet at the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie located very near Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

OFF FRIDAYS

Additionally, Lockheed dedicated groups meet on the A-schedule off Friday every two weeks, instead of the Saturday that regular Weekend Format groups meet. This gives Lockheed employees the majority of their extended weekend schedule for personal enjoyment. 

Special Note: Lockheed employees who wish to make faster degree progress may still opt to join an open enrollment cohort instead of this Lockheed-only group. Those cohorts take four courses per calendar year and finish their degree in five semesters.

Cohorts meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on the class meeting day.

CUSTOMIZED SCHEDULE

At Lyle, we are cognizant of students from Lockheed wanting to balance the cost of a degree from SMU against the tuition assistance offered by their employer's Educational Assistance Program. To do so, the schedule of ten courses for a group of Lockheed employees is spread over three calendar years in order to balance the out-of-pocket expense of the student against the generous funding provided by Lockheed Martin.

For a Lockheed dedicated group starting in a Fall Term, the schedule would be as follows:

Term Courses Tuition Claimed with EA program Out Of Pocket
Fall 2013 2 $8,400 $8,400 $0
Spring 2014 2 $8,400 $8,400 $0
Fall 2014 1 $4,200 $4,200 $2,100*
Spring 2015 2 $8,400 $8,400 $0
Fall 2015 1 $4,200 $4,200 $2,100*
Spring 2016 2 $8,400 $8,400 $0


*Cost estimates are based on the difference between current tuition and fees and our understanding of current levels of tuition assistance at Lockheed Martin.

EXAMPLE CURRICULUM

Systems Engineering

 10 Courses  
 Course 1 Systems Analysis Methods
 Course 2 Systems Engineering Process
 Course 3 Integrated Risk Management
 Course 4 Systems Reliability, Supportability and Availability Analysis
 Course 5 Systems Integration and Test
 Course 6 Systems Engineering Design*
 Course 7 Software Systems Engineering*
 Course 8 Systems Engineering Leadership*
 Course 9 Logistics Systems Engineering*
 Course 10 System Engineering Tools (SLATE, DOORS and MATLAB) 

Engineering Management


 10 Courses  
 Course 1 Engineering Economics and Decision Analysis
 Course 2 Engineering Accounting
 Course 3 Engineering Management
 Course 4 Management of Information Technologies
 Course 5 Probability & Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
 Course 6 Engineering Finance
 Course 7 Operations Research Models
 Course 8 Systems Engineering Process
 Course 9 Technical Entrepreneurship*
 Course 10 Production Systems Engineering*

*Electives subject to change by department decision