Systems Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field of study. DSE offers five program majors: Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Engineering, Systems Management and Operations Research (in conjunction with the Math Department). We also offer a Core Engineering Sequence for non-engineering majors.
Systems Engineering (SE)
o ABET Accredited Program
o Provides in-depth study of Systems Engineering
o Applies engineering principles to understand real world problems
o Prepares cadets for the everyday challenges an Army officer encounters
o Provides the foundation for a wide spectrum of graduate degrees
Engineering Management (EM)
o ABET Accredited Program
o Ranked #1 Engineering Management Program in the Nation by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) in 2005
o Multidisciplinary program with in-depth instruction in engineering, finance, accounting, management, and leadership
o Excellent undergraduate program that will prepare you for virtually any graduate program
Information Systems Engineering (IE)
o New major that teaches graduates to integrate information and decision making to increase effectiveness
o Provides in-depth study of command and control on the battlefield
o Teaches how to leverage information technology into a competitive advantage
o Develops skills in information systems, engineering, human factors, analytical tools and business applications
o ABET accreditation pending
Systems Management (SM)
o Develop and apply the technical, business, communication and leadership skills necessary to manage complex processes found in the military and private sector
o Provides the foundation for advanced degrees in business, operations research, systems engineering, information systems management, engineering management, network systems management and more
o Enrollment affords a membership opportunity with the Project Management Institute (PMI)
o Major requires a total of only 40 courses allowing some cadets to pursue a minor or simply take extra courses in an area of academic interest outside of the SM major
Operations Research (OR)
o Incorporates math and systems engineering management problems to analyze and solve real-world problems
o Designed for cadets with strong mathematical abilities
o You will apply quantitative methods to decision making across several disciplines
o This program is sponsored jointly by the Department of Mathematics
Core Engineering Sequence
o Provides an introduction to the concept of “systems thinking” and the strategies leaders implement to solve problems, manage programs and make decisions in any military or business environment
o Great engineering foundation for non-engineering majors
o Teaches critical thinking, decision making, and analysis skills.