Washington University in St. Louis

Course Details

Bachelor of science in System Science and Engineering

Course Description

Systems engineering is the field of specialization within engineering that uses advanced mathematical methods to model physical systems, and to develop techniques for system optimization and control. Systems engineers are experts at analyzing complex systems and effectively coordinating their many different components. Systems engineers design, develop, manage and optimize complex systems including electrical systems, information systems, economic models, financial systems, environmental systems, telecommunication networks, transportation networks, project management, and aerospace systems. As an engineering school, we aspire to discover the unknown, educate students and serve society. Our strategy focuses intellectual efforts through a new convergence paradigm and builds on strengths, particularly as applied to medicine and health, energy and environment, and security. Through innovative partnerships with academic and industry partners—across disciplines and across the world—we will contribute to solving the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

The types of jobs systems science engineers hold may involve: electric power network operations design of control and surveillance avionics for aircraft long-distance telephone network operation pharmaceutical process control integration of different subsystems in airplanes supply-chain management of a manufacturing company




Bachelor of science in System Science and Engineering Washington University in St. Louis