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Central to Harnessing Complexity.

Through Central’s Minor in Systems Engineering, students develop a foundational understanding of effectively designing and managing complex systems. While  conventional engineering disciplines often focus on specific aspects (mechanical, electrical, civil, robotics, etc.), systems engineers approach systems holistically, encompassing definition, design, development, integration, and testing. The Systems Engineering minor integrates emerging technologies and forward-thinking applications into the curriculum, preparing students to navigate intricate engineering and societal systems. Students interested in pursuing this minor start taking Systems Engineering courses at the beginning of their junior year.

What You'll Gain

• Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• Understanding of essential processes and tools for guiding the engineering of large-scale systems
• Skills to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• Capability to meet the demands of prominent Connecticut-based companies in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and technology sectors (such as: Pratt & Whitney, UTC Aerospace, Sikorsky, General Dynamics, Hanwha Aerospace, Trumpf, QuEST Global, and ASML)
• Knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in roles that require a deep understanding of systems engineering principles
• Tools to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• Knowledge to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

Program Features

• 18-credit program
• Attend on-campus and online
• Small class sizes enable close interaction with instructors
• Comprehensive curriculum
• Hands-on faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom
• All new cutting-edge facilities and laboratories
• Coursework that complements traditional engineering approaches by focusing on the entirety of a system