49004 Systems Engineering for Managers
6cp;
3hpw, block (Autumn semester), weekly (Spring semester);
availability: all courses (core for MEM) PostgraduateSubject coordinator: Ravindra Bagia
In the multidisciplinary process of problem solving in engineering, Systems Engineering is seen as a unifying discipline. Drawing on contemporary scholarship and best practice, the philosophy, concepts, techniques and tools of the systems engineering process are examined in the context of engineering management, and their domain of applicability explored. The subject provides extensive opportunity for individual and group encounter with the challenges of the systems approach, and is illustrated by case studies presented by guest lecturers.
Assessment: Mastery test (confirming understanding of concepts) (40 per cent), group assignment (relating to case studies) (30 per cent), individual project (20 per cent), class participation (10 per cent).
For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/CurrentStudents/postgraduate/postgraduate_subject_descriptions/49004.htmTypical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,460.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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