Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
Four networking system exams
One client operating system exam
One design exam

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop operating systems.

Upgrade Exams (2 Exams Required)
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.

Core Exams: Networking System (4 Exams Required)
Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required)
Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
Exam 70-2101: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Core Exams: Design (1 Exam Required)
Exam 70-2972, 3: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-2982, 3: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Elective Exams(1 Exam Required)
Exam 70–0864: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
Exam 70-2274: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
Exam 70-2284: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
Exam 70-232: Implementing and Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000
Exam 70-281: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution
Exam 70-282: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exam 70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization
Exam 70-2973: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-2983: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Upgrade Exams for an MCSE on Windows 2000 (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000