Systems Engineering
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.4.3.I26
| Date | Jul 19 - 21, 2027 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 2,050€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces Systems Engineering as a structured, systematic approach to problem solving and systems thinking for complex technical and organizational challenges.
Technology
Explores institutional embedding of systems thinking/dynamics, heuristic principles, and lifecycle models from preliminary to detailed studies.
Applications
Applies SE principles to management and engineering cases (e.g., new product line, airport as business facility) to align process management and innovation.
What you'll explore
- SE overview and motivation; assumptions for practical application
- Institutional embedding of systems thinking and systems dynamics
- Heuristic principles to interpret individual and social behavior in projects
- Lifecycle model for systems design: preliminary, main, and detailed studies
- Case explorations: new product line; complex business facility (airport)
- Situation analysis, goal definition, and links between process and innovation
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Learn to use and apply methods of system technology (Systems Engineering).
- Understand interactions among system functions within projects.
- Define successful procedures and involve required experts at the right time.
- Apply analysis and synthesis to achieve customer‑oriented outcomes.
- Connect process management with innovation processes using SE thinking.
Taught by recognized experts in 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. Simon Züst
Prof. Dr. Simon Züst is Professor at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture and Head of Research at the Institute of Innovation and Technology Management (IIT). He studied mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich and earned his PhD in modeling and simulation of machine tools. His work focuses on digital twins, production systems, energy-efficient manufacturing, and industrial logistics. With experience in both academia and industry, he bridges research and practice in mechatronics, systems engineering, and sustainable product development.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Systems and project engineers managing complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
- Product development leaders aligning lifecycle studies and innovation.
- Process managers embedding systems thinking into organizational practice.
- Early‑career professionals seeking a structured SE foundation.
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.