Lead the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Gain a competitive edge with an M.S. in Datacenter Systems Engineering.

Key program takeaways

10 Courses

With Industry-Leading Faculty

Nov. 15

Priority Application for Spring

Flexible

Explore our Learning Formats

30 Credit Hours

To Complete Your Master's

About the Program

Advances in AI and the growth of cloud computing will create endless opportunities for skilled professionals in datacenter systems engineering. As technology evolves, so do the complexities of managing data, ensuring security, and optimizing infrastructure.

At SMU Lyle, we’re preparing tomorrow’s engineers by offering the nation’s only master’s degree program focusing on datacenter systems engineering. Our Master’s in Datacenter Systems Engineering is designed to equip graduates with the cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in leadership roles within this rapidly evolving field, covering all areas of engineering, computer science, business management, and finance.

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Meet the Program Director Dr. Klyne Smith 

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The SMU Lyle Difference

Unique

Gain a competitive edge with the nation's only master's degree program focusing on datacenter systems engineering.

In-Demand

Job demand continues to expand with the ever-growing need for more, bigger, better and faster datacenters globally.

End-to-End

Acquire comprehensive knowledge for datacenter inception, architecture, implementation, and management.

Student Experience

Leading-Edge Faculty

 

Learn from distinguished faculty members with extensive experience and expertise in datacenter systems engineering and related fields.

Flexible Learning Models

 

Flexible Learning Models

 

Tailor your experience with our Lyle Anywhere® flexible learning platform, a mixture of in-person or synchronous online classes.

Resource-Rich Environment

Resource-Rich Environment 

Utilize cutting-edge facilities, labs, and software, providing access to the latest industry-standard tools and technologies.

Jobs I Can Land

Jobs You Can Land

Potential roles include: 

  • Datacenter Engineer
  • Infrastructure Architect
  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Network Security Specialist
  • IT Manager
     
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Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree and additionally are expected to have:

B.S. in one of the engineering disciplines, computer science, one of the quantitative sciences or mathematics.

A minimum of two years of college-level mathematics, including one year of college-level calculus.

 

Tuition and Fees

For a complete graduate cost per semester click here.

Application Deadlines

The priority date for applications to the Spring 2025 term is November 15, 2024


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