The eLearning Series:
Systems Engineering for Software Intensive Systems

Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of Systems Engineering for Software Intensive Systems are:

• To support today's advanced, global companies to develop their human resources and core competencies, to manage products in the global environment, with higher levels of predictability, quality, and performance.

• To prepare high potential individuals to improve their knowledge and skills as technical leaders in the areas of Systems Engineering, Architecture, Software Engineering, and Integration.

• To provide career development recognition along the engineering career path, with certificates of proficiency in Systems Engineering with specialties in Requirements, Architecture, Design, Integration, Supplier Management, and Systems Management.

Target Audience

Systems Engineering for Software Intensive Systems is designed for experienced engineers and software developers faced with challenges of designing, building, and managing complex systems within a globally distributed business environment, where some components are produced internally, others are provided by outsource vendors, and some are commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products.

Note: People wanting an intensive professional degree program are encouraged to consider Carnegie Mellon's Master's programs offered in Pittsburgh and by distance learning.

• The Master of Software Engineering (MSE) is Carnegie Mellon's flagship program -- a full-time intensive program conducted at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh.

• Carnegie Mellon also offers traditional distance education leading to a Master's degree -- these programs are offered in cooperation with organizations such as General Motors, U.S. Navy, Marconi, and others.

• CMU West offers an innovative approach in graduate education. These programs consist of project-based learning experiences which lead to the Master's degree.