Handbook

Future systems engineers and project managers have to deal with increasingly complex problems that extend beyond technical engineering knowledge. Crucial part of this is acquiring the skills and knowledge required for understanding the complexities arising from the interactions between social, technological, and decision-making factors. Systems thinking, a complex problem-solving approach, is recognized as a critical and essential competency for systems engineers and project managers by many Australian and international professional bodies (e.g. INCOSE Systems Engineers Competency Framework).

This course (6 UoC) aims to build your fundamental understanding of the systems thinking/system dynamics approach, as well as your capacity to use this approach to critically analyse problematic issues. The course is relevant and critical to all areas and applications related to systems engineering and project management. This is achieved by offering students a fundamental understanding of systems thinking/system dynamics concepts and principles, a practice-oriented focus (i.e. problem-solving exercises, showcases), and a practical systems inquiry into complex problems (i.e. case study-based assignments)