Introduction and Application to SysML
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.2.4.I26
| Date | Mar 2 - 3. 2027 |
| Duration | 1,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,290€ |
Fundamentals
Provides an overview of the SysML language and the basics of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for product development.
Technology
Teaches product analysis using MBSE and introduces creativity methods to support SysML modeling and design activities.
Applications
Identifies new development shares from current product generations and models new subsystems in SysML for practical MBSE application.
What you'll explore
- Overview of MBSE benefits and use cases in product development
- SysML fundamentals: diagrams, semantics, and model organization
- Product analysis with MBSE: from current generation to new development shares
- Modeling new subsystems in SysML using creativity‑supported methods
- Translating requirements and structures into consistent SysML models
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Understand SysML models and core language concepts.
- Analyze systems using MBSE principles and workflows.
- Gain basic skills to model systems and subsystems with SysML.
- Apply creativity methods to support SysML modeling and design.
- See how MBSE guides evolution from existing products to new subsystems.
Taught by recognized experts in SysML
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nikola Bursac
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nikola Bursac is Director of the Institute for Smart Engineering and Machine Elements (ISEM) at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) and a member of the German Association for Product Development (WiGeP). His work focuses on agile product development, model-based design, and system engineering for complex technical systems. Previously, he held leadership roles at TRUMPF, driving virtual product development, automation concepts, and agile transformation. He began his academic career at KIT, where he earned his PhD and worked on product generation engineering and collaborative system development with industry partners such as Porsche.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Systems and product development engineers new to MBSE/SysML.
- Methods engineers and modelers structuring system specifications.
- Project teams evolving current products with MBSE‑guided subsystems.
- Early‑career professionals seeking hands‑on SysML fundamentals.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.