System Engineer Salary in Ghana

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and engineering management that focuses on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycles. 

Below is System Engineer Salary in Ghana

The average salary for a Systems Engineer in Ghana is GH₵ 17300.

What is the role of system engineer?

Systems Engineers are responsible for assessing systems, determining problems, providing solutions to issues that arise, designing systems, upgrading systems, maintaining systems, and brainstorming possible improvements that can be made to a system in the future.

Step 1: Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering (4 years)

Anyone considering a career in systems engineering (SE) should begin with an accredited bachelor’s degree in systems, industrial, or another engineering discipline (followed by SE-focused graduate study).

The predominant entity which approves engineering programs is the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Though the nature of systems engineering often calls for a master’s education, a bachelor’s degree is usually enough to get graduates in the door.

Some schools offer five-year combined BS/MS programs. One can choose from on-site and online degrees.

Admissions Requirements for Systems Engineering Bachelor’s Programs

The competitiveness of systems engineering programs varies from one college to the next, as do admissions requirements.

The following are examples of common undergraduate admissions criteria drawn from real colleges.

Note that online systems engineering programs may have additional requirements.

A high school diploma or equivalent

A cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 (varies)

A minimum SAT score of 1250 or ACT score of 28

An admissions essay, which usually addresses one’s education and career goals

Systems Engineering Course Examples

Systems engineering curricula depend on how general or specialized a program is, and even then they vary. The following examples demonstrate the types of courses systems engineering students often take.

Calculus

Linear algebra

Physics

Fundamentals of engineering

Statics and mechanics

Project management

Engineering economics

Engineering quality and reliability

Systems engineering undergraduates who wish to improve their employment and earnings prospects are encouraged to pursue master’s degrees. It is not uncommon for one to enter the field with a bachelor’s degree to gain a bit of experience before attending grad school.

Step 2: Earn a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering (2 years)

Many employers prefer to hire candidates with master’s degrees in systems engineering, especially in positions with managerial potential. Doctorates are generally only required for university and research positions. There are two primary types of master’s in systems engineering programs: 1) master’s degrees in highly specialized concentrations, and 2) general programs for engineers already working in specific disciplines. Which type one chooses can influence his or her coursework significantly, but that’s not the case with most admissions requirements.

Admissions Requirements for Master’s Systems Engineering Programs

The following admissions requirements are common in systems engineering graduate programs:

An ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, statistics, quantitative management, or a related field

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (varies)

Undergraduate coursework in calculus and statistics

A statement of purpose

Two or three letters of recommendation from professors, employers, and others who can speak to a candidate’s abilities and potential

A “satisfactory” GRE score

Systems Engineering Course Examples

Master’s degrees in systems engineering require a balance of core and elective courses; programs with specialty tracks have additional, more targeted course requirements. Examples of common SE coursework include:

Digital Simulation Techniques

Systems Architecture

Computer Programming for Engineers

Systems Design

Decision Support Systems for Systems Engineers

Thesis or Senior Design Project

Problems in SE

Step 3: Gain Real-World Experience (4 years or more)

No systems engineering course could truly replace the benefits (and necessity) of hands-on experience. While there are no guarantees, earnings and managerial prospects usually improve with experience, as does one’s knowledge base and, in turn, job field marketability. Job experience also prepares one for Professional Engineer (PE) licensing, which requires at least four years on the job.

Step 4: Become a Professional Engineer (PE)

Earning a Professional Engineer license from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) is voluntary, but highly recommended as it certifies one’s engineering savvy. Systems engineers with PE credentials can usually take on more responsibilities, pursue high-level management positions, and increase their earnings. While each state licensing board sets its own PE requirements, the following path is by far the most common:

Take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

According to the NCEES, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is the first step toward becoming a professional licensed engineer. The 6-hour, the computer-based exam was designed for soon-to-be and recent systems engineering bachelor’s graduates. The FE exam is offered in seven distinct disciplines, including Industrial and Systems Engineering. Topics include mathematics; engineering sciences; ethics and professional practice; engineering economics; probability and statistics; modeling and computations; human factors; quality; and systems engineering, among others. The FE in Industrial and Systems Engineering first-time pass rate was 68 percent.

Get Professional SE experience

The NCEES only allows systems engineers with at least four years of approved work experience to sit for the exam. Many professionals move on to graduate school before or during this stint, but not all states require master’s degrees for PE licensure.

Pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam

Like the FE exam, the PE exam is offered in several engineering disciplines, including industrial and systems engineering. Unlike the FE, it requires at least four years of post-college work experience in one’s specific discipline. The PE Industrial and Systems is an 8-hour pen-and-pencil exam offered each April. Topics include systems, definition, analysis, and design; facilities engineering and planning; work design; supply chain and logistics; and quality engineering. Exam fees vary by state. The NCEES reports that 80 percent of first-time industrial and systems test-takers passed the exam

Does System Engineer do coding?

A systems engineer in IT does some of the same work as a software engineer in that he or she develops software components.

Like systems engineers, software engineers typically have several years of experience working with multiple programming languages and are capable of collaborating with QA and hardware engineers.