To understand how systems engineering and project management can be applied to the lifecycle of environmental systems. The lifecycle starts with the identification of the need, then goes though requirements, design, build, test, commission and use, before finishing with decommission. The module shows how the lifecycle is managed in a concurrent engineering context, and examines the relationship between systems engineering and project management. The module will cover an introduction to the concepts of Systems, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering Management and Project Management.

Learning Outcomes

Analyse a situation using systems concepts
 Describe the systems engineering process
 Prepare a top-level Systems Engineering Management plan
 Prepare a top-level Project Management plan including scope, estimate, schedule and risks
 Understand how projects can be controlled
 Make a useful contribution to a systems engineering development project
 Understand the key systems and systems engineering concepts to support the other taught elements of the MSc Environmental Systems Engineering Programme
 Gain a critical understanding of the scope of Systems Engineering Management knowledge in order to prepare for a research project in this area
Reading List:

Essential Pre-Reading List:

Martin, J., 2004, The Seven Samurai of Systems Engineering: Dealing with the Complexity of 7 Interrelated Systems, INCOSE International Symposium.

Emes, M., et all, 2012, Principles of Systems Engineering Management: Reflections from 45 years of spacecraft technology research and development at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, INCOSE International Symposium.

Reading List / Further References:

Blanchard, B. S., 2008, Systems Engineering Management 4th Edition, Wiley

Eisner, H., 2008, Essentials of Projects and Systems Engineering Management 3rd Edition, Wiley

Jackson, M., 2003, “Systems Thinking: Creative Holism for Managers”, Wiley

Burke, R., 2003, Project Management, Planning and Control Techniques 4th Edition, Wiley

Burke, R., 2013, Project Management, Planning and Control Techniques, 5th Edition, Wiley