Software and Systems Engineering
| Date | Mar 1 - 5, 2027 |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karslruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | 4 |
| Cost | 2,660€ |
Course Prerequisite - Basic knowledge in informatics, especially in modeling approaches is helpful but no prerequisite.
Fundamentals
The course provides a survey of methods and concepts for software systems development and maintenance.
Technology
It covers tools and techniques used across different stages of software system development and maintenance.
Applications
It applies methods and tools for building and maintaining software systems in practical development contexts.
What you'll explore
- Coverage of all software system development stages: planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and maintenance
- Focus on embedding software systems in technical and socio-technical environments
- Overview of different software development process models
- Methods for software quality prediction and quality management
- Configuration management, software reuse, and cost estimation techniques
- Detailed treatment of software components and software architectures
Your key takeaways
Participants:
- know methods and tools for software development (for example MDSD) and maintenance.
- get to know component-based software developments and are able to recognize the connection to engineering software development and to software architectures.
- visualize the advantages and disadvantages of these component models. In order to be able to critically rate the most important techniques and procedures from experience and research are conveyed, like for example performance-forecast of draft time and code-generation from models.
- learn and applies currently used technologies (EJBs, SOA etc.) as well as current research focuses, for example model transformations into the development of software prototypes.
- leatn the systematic work with architecture descriptions through structured methods for architecture evaluation (for example SAAM)
Taught by recognized experts in Software and Systems Engineering
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. Robert Heinrich
Prof. Dr. Robert Heinrich is Professor for Software Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and leads the “Quality-driven System Evolution” group at the Institute of Applied Informatics and Formal Description Methods (AIFB). He earned his PhD at the University of Heidelberg and completed his habilitation at KIT. His research focuses on software architecture, quality modeling, performance analysis, and evolution of complex software-intensive systems across their lifecycle.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields:
- Software developers and engineers who design, implement, or maintain software systems and seek to deepen their expertise in software and systems engineering.
- IT architects and system designers who create scalable software architectures and integrate complex systems in enterprise environments.
- Project managers and team leads responsible for planning, coordinating, or overseeing software development projects.
- Quality assurance professionals who focus on software quality prediction, testing, and compliance.
- Researchers and academics in computer science or related fields looking to expand their knowledge of modern software engineering methods, tools, and best practices.
- Professionals transitioning into software-intensive roles who need a structured introduction to key concepts and hands-on experience with industry-relevant technologies.
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.