Master of Science in Complex Systems Engineering and Management
Interdisciplinary engineering programme addressing large-scale socio-technical challenges through innovation and multi-actor collaboration.
Best for:Best for engineers and social science graduates seeking to specialize in interdisciplinary solutions for large-scale socio-technical challenges, with a focus on innovation management and multi-actor collaboration.
Overview
The two-year Master of Science in Complex Systems Engineering and Management (CoSEM) at Delft University of Technology prepares engineers to design and manage infrastructures and services in a highly interconnected world. This interdisciplinary programme focuses on tackling complex problems such as the energy transition, smart cities, intelligent transport systems, and regulatory compliance. Students develop expertise in complex systems engineering, institutional economics, law, and multi-actor decision-making, while learning to handle heterogeneous data and account for deep uncertainty in socio-technical systems. The curriculum emphasizes integrating technological, regulatory, cultural, and behavioral factors to drive successful innovations in complex environments.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative solutions for large-scale socio-technical problems in areas such as energy transition, smart cities, and transport systems.
- Apply complex systems engineering principles to design and manage infrastructures and related services.
- Analyze and integrate heterogeneous data to address deep uncertainty in socio-technical systems.
- Engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration to consider regulatory, cultural, and behavioral factors in technological innovation.
- Develop skills in institutional economics, law, and managing multi-actor decision-making processes.
- Conduct research and propose solutions that balance technological, economic, and social dimensions of complex systems.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English; IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or TOEFL internet-based score of 90
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in handling heterogeneous and contested data for socio-technical systems.
- Ability to analyze and model complex systems with deep uncertainty considerations.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering, economics, and law.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for large-scale infrastructure challenges.
- No specific nationality restrictions.
- Open to applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
- No age restrictions mentioned.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-04-01
Applicants must submit their application through the official Delft University of Technology portal. Required documents include a CV, proof of English proficiency, academic transcripts, a motivation letter, and letters of recommendation. The application process involves an evaluation of academic background and English language skills.
- CV
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL scores)
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Motivation letter
- Letters of recommendation (typically 2)
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