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

July 15

Application for Fall

Flexible

Explore our Learning Formats

30 Credit Hours

To Complete Your Master's

About the Program

The Master of Science in Datacenter Systems Engineering (MS DSE) at ÃÛÌÒ½´Lyle is the only graduate program of its kind in the U.S.—designed to meet the surging demand for professionals who can lead in one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. Data centers are the foundation of AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation, yet the industry faces a critical talent shortage. This interdisciplinary program blends electrical engineering, IT, facilities management, business continuity, and cybersecurity, preparing graduates to manage complex infrastructure systems from end to end.

Whether you're an experienced professional or an early-career engineer, Lyle's MS DSE equips you with the leadership, technical, and strategic skills needed to advance into high-impact roles. Flexible learning formats, expert faculty, real-world project experience, and SMU's powerful alumni and industry network make this program ideal for working professionals seeking career growth in a high-demand field.

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Meet the Program Director Dr. Klyne Smith

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The ÃÛÌÒ½´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.

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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 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 see Cost of Attendance.

Application Deadlines

The priority deadline for applications to the Fall 2025 term is July 15, 2025.


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