This module can only be taken as part of the Systems Engineering MSc or as an elective of the Defence and Security Programme


Prepare students to undertake SE activates associated with the Concept Definition and System Definition elements of a Model Base SE approach.  Going from Enterprise needs to a logical solution options, Including consideration of dependability and through life plans

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • Duration5 days
  • LocationOnline
  • Cost£920 - Accredited Short Course fee

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Evaluate the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Concept Definition and Systems Definition life cycle processes to complex problems
  • Plan and conduct logical system architecture processes to describe one or more whole system solution concepts
  • Plan and conduct Requirements Management processes to create and review Stakeholder and System Requirements
  • Create and review a through life project plan, including consideration of dependable system issues and whole life cost
  • Appraise current approaches to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the value of MBSE through the systems lifecycle

Core content

Unit 1: Model Based SE Life Cycle Processes

  • Overview of early Life Cycle management and how SE Concept and System Definition are related in a Model Based approach.
  • Overview of Logical Architecture and Requirements theory and models.

Unit 2: System Modelling Language (SySML)

  • Introduction to the System Modelling Language (SySML)
  • SySML case study.

Unit 3: Model Based System Definition - Requirements

  • System Requirements Process outcomes and activities
  • Using MBSE models to define System of Interest Functions and Requirements .

Unit 4: Requirements Management

  • Principle of Good Requirements Specification and Review.

Unit 5: Model Based System Definition - Architecture

  • Logical System Architecture Process outcomes and activities
  • Using architecting notations to define Logical Architectures (LA), iterations between LA, Physical Architecture and Mission Analysis..

Unit 6: Module Workshop

  • Apply Requirements and LA models in a group student project.
  • Discussion of MBSE Benefits and Challenges.

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