
Systems Engineering Management
Overview
We are global citizens living in an increasingly complex socio-technical system comprised of smart cities, cyber-physical systems, increasingly autonomous transportation, artificially intelligent based systems, and more. Engineers and scientists collaborate to develop and build these complex socio-technical systems to support growing human needs. Systems engineering provides a rigorous framework for the design and deployment of socio-technical systems across domains such as aerospace, health care, transportation, information systems, entertainment, and food and agriculture. Development teams are responsible for designing and delivering affordable total system solutions to complex global problems. To this end, all engineers, scientists, and leaders require a deep understanding of system concepts from stakeholder needs, requirements management, trade-off analyses, and systems modeling to unintended consequences, emerging properties, resilience, and sustainability.
Systems Engineering Management covers the system life cycle from the initial concept through design, development, deployment, operation, sustainment, and disposal. The topics broaden systems thinking abilities and mastery of key systems engineering concepts including Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) aligned with a Project Management Plan (PMP), a risk management plan, and a set of life cycle and system effectiveness analyses that address performance, risk, cost, and sustainability. The main takeaway is the cultivation of a systems mindset that enables leaders to effectively manage global challenges and lead efforts that bring complex system solutions to life.
Courses
The graduate certificate requires the following courses (9 credits).
E M 565 Introduction to Systems Management
E M 566 Systems Engineering Analysis and Practice
E M 568 Risk Assessment and Management
E M 570 Systems Improvement: Integrating TOC, Lean, and Six Sigma

Masters Program (METM)
The ETM program is specifically tailored for technical professionals who want to advance their careers while still working full time. METM Combines technical and business skill development meant for managing and leading engineering/ science/ technical teams, projects, and organizations.
Graduate Certificate Programs
The ETM graduate certificate program allows students to complete shorter professional blocks of coursework relevant to their specific needs.

Stories
SOS Continuous Improvement
Virtual Open House: Engineering and Technology Management
Dr. Alice Squires named Wendell J. Satre Distinguished Professor
Faculty
To find out more, please fill in the form or email etm@wsu.edu.