Foundations of Systems Engineering

Catalog description

Systems Engineering is a rapidly growing transdisciplinary field, and the range of areas systems engineers can specialize in is expanding. Traditionally, students have come from engineering or science backgrounds. However, emerging needs now require students with undergraduate knowledge in quantitative fields like mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, and data science. These skills are essential for applying systems methods to consumer products, service-oriented offerings, supply chains, and large data set analytics. Gaining expertise in these areas creates a strong foundation for a career in the analytical side of Systems Engineering. This course is designed to build core systems analytical skills on an existing mathematical background while offering a introduction to the fundamental systems engineering tools essential for all systems engineers, especially those with limited prior engineering experience.