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Apply complex engineering solutions that incorporate multicultural factors
NEXT START DATE: January 3rd, 2024
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LOCATION
UW SEATTLE, ONLINE
DURATION
8 MONTHS
TIMES
EVENINGS
COST
$11,880 (ESTIMATED)
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
For engineers working at global organizations, systems thinking — understanding how different aspects of a system interconnect and impact the overall outcome — has become increasingly important. Factoring in the unique cultural issues that affect complex design and engineering projects is an essential part of the process.
In the GLOBAL INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING certificate program, you’ll learn to apply innovative industry techniques to design and optimize complex systems across a variety of engineering disciplines. We’ll take an interdisciplinary approach to topics in systems engineering, project management, supply chain management and financial modeling while considering the various multicultural factors that impact these areas. You’ll develop the hands-on problem-solving and analytical skills needed to maximize existing resources and uncover breakthrough opportunities in today’s global business environment.
DESIGNED FOR ENGINEERS, TEAM LEADS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS
If you seek to strengthen your knowledge from a systems perspective, gain invaluable team leadership experience, and work alongside other highly-driven, diverse students and peers who wish to broaden their understanding of the discipline, this certificate is for you.
SEE REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor of science degree in engineering or a related technical field
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the last two years of relevant coursework
- Successfully completed a course in probability and statistics, such as Probability & Statistics for Engineers (INDE 315)
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Credit Programs.
International Students
International students are welcome to apply to an online offering of this program, which doesn’t require a visa. To enroll in a classroom offering, you must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
- Access to a computer with a recent operating system and a major web browser with cookies enabled
- High-speed internet connection
- Headset (Logitech Stereo Headset H151 recommended)
- Webcam (recommended)
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the syllabus of each class and successfully completing all required courses. You must receive a grade of at least 2.7 in each course, and you must complete the certificate in two years or less.
Approved by the UW College of Engineering and the UW Foster School of Business in collaboration with The Boeing Company. Meet our Advisory Board.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- The systems engineering design process including models for systems analysis and decision making, requirements analysis and functional analysis.
- Project management considerations throughout the project life cycle.
- How to handle supply chain management challenges, including definition and scope, logistics, inventory and risks.
- Skills for cross-cultural communication, international team building and outsourcing.
GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
You will complete a team-based Capstone Project to solve a real-world problem and present your solution to the client.
EARN GRADUATE CREDIT
By completing this certificate program, you can earn graduate credit. Learn more about credit options.
Your journey begins here...
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate. You may be able to take individual courses without enrolling in the certificate program; check the course pages for details.
Certificate Achieved!
LEARNING FORMATS
Online with
real-time meetings
Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll stream courses online and interact with your instructors and fellow students via chat, web conferencing or phone, all in real time. Learn More »
Blended
(classroom & online)
You can choose to attend classes either online or in person each week. Classroom sessions are held at the UW Seattle campus. Online classes are streamed live via web conferencing, and all sessions are recorded for later review.
PROGRAM SESSIONS
ONLINE WITH REAL-TIME MEETINGS
December 2023 CREDIT APPLY BY DEC 22
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AUTUMN 2023
About this Course:
This is a two-part course spanning autumn and winter quarters. Topics covered over the two quarters include:
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Global Integrated Systems Engineering I (IND E 595)
- Thursdays 4:00pm-8:30pm PST, September 28 - December 14
- Instructor: Associate Professor Christina Mastrangelo
- Systems Engineering: systems analysis and process models, system architecture, trade studies, requirements analysis, functional analysis
- Project Management: project initiation and selection, planning and work breakdown structure, launching a project, monitoring and controlling, risk and uncertainty
- Finance: time-value of money, discounted cash flows, net present value criteria, capital investment decisions, risk and return analysis, real options
- Supply Chain: definition and scope, logistics, understanding risks, inventory and distribution, supply chain leadership
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WINTER 2024
About this Course:
This course is a continuation of the topics covered in Global Integrated Systems Engineering I, with the addition of a one-session seminar on cross-cultural communications. Topics covered over the two quarters include:
In addition to the above topics, the Developing a Global Perspective seminar explores the international knowledge and cross-cultural communication skills that engineers need to thrive in a global, interconnected world.
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Global Integrated Systems Engineering II (IND E 595)
- Thursdays 4:00pm-8:30pm PST, January 4 - March 14
- Instructor: Associate Professor Christina Mastrangelo
- Systems Engineering: systems analysis and process models, system architecture, trade studies, requirements analysis, functional analysis
- Project Management: project initiation and selection, planning and work breakdown structure, launching a project, monitoring and controlling, risk and uncertainty
- Finance: time-value of money, discounted cash flows, net present value criteria, capital investment decisions, risk and return analysis, real options
- Supply Chain: definition and scope, logistics, understanding risks, inventory and distribution, supply chain leadership
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SPRING 2024
About this Course:
Working successfully in teams is an important aspect of integrated systems engineering work. In this course, you’ll complete a comprehensive, team-based design effort involving a large-scale system. This culminating project requires you to apply the systems analysis and design, project management and financial modeling skills learned in the first two courses to a real-world problem using real data. At the end of the course, you’ll present your results to an evaluation panel comprised of practitioners, academics and client representatives.
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Global Integrated Systems Engineering Project (IND E 596)
- Thursdays 4:00pm-6:50pm PST, March 28 - June 6
- Instructor: Associate Professor Christina Mastrangelo
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COST OF PROGRAM: $11,880 (ESTIMATED)
Divided into quarterly payments. Additional fees apply. See Cost Details.
BLENDED (CLASSROOM+ONLINE)
December 2023 CREDIT APPLY BY DEC 22
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AUTUMN 2023
About this Course:
This is a two-part course spanning autumn and winter quarters. Topics covered over the two quarters include:
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Global Integrated Systems Engineering I (IND E 595)
- Thursdays 4:00pm-8:30pm PST, September 28 - December 14
- Instructor: Associate Professor Christina Mastrangelo
- Systems Engineering: systems analysis and process models, system architecture, trade studies, requirements analysis, functional analysis
- Project Management: project initiation and selection, planning and work breakdown structure, launching a project, monitoring and controlling, risk and uncertainty
- Finance: time-value of money, discounted cash flows, net present value criteria, capital investment decisions, risk and return analysis, real options
- Supply Chain: definition and scope, logistics, understanding risks, inventory and distribution, supply chain leadership
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WINTER 2024
About this Course:
This course is a continuation of the topics covered in Global Integrated Systems Engineering I, with the addition of a one-session seminar on cross-cultural communications. Topics covered over the two quarters include:
In addition to the above topics, the Developing a Global Perspective seminar explores the international knowledge and cross-cultural communication skills that engineers need to thrive in a global, interconnected world.
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Global Integrated Systems Engineering II (IND E 595)
- Thursdays 4:00pm-8:20pm PST, January 4 - March 14
- Instructor: Associate Professor Christina Mastrangelo
- Systems Engineering: systems analysis and process models, system architecture, trade studies, requirements analysis, functional analysis
- Project Management: project initiation and selection, planning and work breakdown structure, launching a project, monitoring and controlling, risk and uncertainty
- Finance: time-value of money, discounted cash flows, net present value criteria, capital investment decisions, risk and return analysis, real options
- Supply Chain: definition and scope, logistics, understanding risks, inventory and distribution, supply chain leadership
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SPRING 2024
About this Course:
Working successfully in teams is an important aspect of integrated systems engineering work. In this course, you’ll complete a comprehensive, team-based design effort involving a large-scale system. This culminating project requires you to apply the systems analysis and design, project management and financial modeling skills learned in the first two courses to a real-world problem using real data. At the end of the course, you’ll present your results to an evaluation panel comprised of practitioners, academics and client representatives.
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Global Integrated Systems Engineering Project (IND E 596)
- Thursdays 4:00pm-7pm PST, March 28 - June 6
- Instructor: Associate Professor Christina Mastrangelo
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COST OF PROGRAM: $11,880 (ESTIMATED)
Divided into quarterly payments. Additional fees apply. See Cost Details.
Meet Your Instructor
Christina Mastrangelo
Associate Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Christina joined UW in 2002 and specializes in quality engineering, data mining and model-based systems engineering. Her research interests are in the areas of operational modeling for semiconductor manufacturing, system-level modeling for infectious disease control, multivariate quality control, and statistical monitoring methods.
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