This course provides an introduction to systems engineering fundamentals, establishing a robust framework for designing complex engineered systems in response to customer needs and expectations. The emphasis of the course is on the core activities of systems engineering, which are requirements analysis; functional analysis and allocation; and design synthesis, test and evaluation. Together, these activities and concerns form what is called the systems engineering process, which provides a comprehensive, life-cycle balanced approach to the design of complex systems that satisfy customer expectations and public acceptability. The course covers lifecycle concerns such as reliability, maintainability and human factors.
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Requisite and Incompatibility
To enrol in this course you must be studying Master of Engineering, Master of Computing, Master of Computing (Advanced), Master of Project Management, Master of Business Information Systems or Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Technology and Regulation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Identify different types of systems through key behaviours and functionality.
Identify and analyse the various phases in a system's life-cycle, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of considering a system's life-cycle early in the design effort.
Understand different types or requirements, constraints, and assumptions encountered during systems design.
Gather, analyse, and communicate requirements to technical and non-technical audiences,
Identify, analyse, and objectively resolve design trade-offs.
Understand the importance of systems engineering management in the design process.
Critically evaluate engineering case studies and apply the findings to guide and inform the engineering design process.
Apply systems engineering fundamentals to a real-world project as part of a design team.
Published offerings
Future offerings are indicative. Only recognised 2027 sessions with a published class number are offered in the enrolment demo.
| Year | Session | Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | First Semester | 3643 | 22 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | In Person | N/A |
| 2028 | First Semester | 5235 | 21 Feb 2028 | 28 Feb 2028 | 31 Mar 2028 | 26 May 2028 | In Person | N/A |
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