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Systems Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering discipline that addresses the growing need for technological and managerial solutions for complex, large-scale system projects. A systems engineer is responsible for the development of complex engineering systems that must operate in an integrated manner in order to meet customer requirements. Such systems consist of components drawn from multiple engineering domains, each governed by its own engineering principles and design considerations. Consequently, systems engineers must possess a holistic perspective, multidisciplinary understanding, and strong execution capabilities, enabling them to effectively address system requirements throughout the entire system life cycle.
Objective of the Program
The objective of the program is to educate engineers with a broad, multidisciplinary systems perspective and the ability to design and develop complex engineering systems using systems engineering methodologies. Training engineers to address multidisciplinary system challenges requires strong analytical and engineering thinking skills, industrial experience, and professional engineering maturity. Graduates of the program will acquire up-to-date scientific and research-based knowledge in the areas of engineering, technological, and managerial system problem-solving.
Study Program
The curriculum includes advanced courses that represent the forefront of current knowledge in the field. Emphasis is placed on advanced topics that build upon the foundational knowledge acquired during undergraduate studies. In addition, the program offers a wide range of elective courses in both engineering and management disciplines.
As part of the program, students complete an integrative capstone project in systems engineering, carried out in multidisciplinary teams, reflecting practices commonly used in modern industry. The project enables students to apply and practice the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their studies.
Classes are held twice a week – on Fridays and on one additional afternoon or evening during the week, over a two-year period. The program combines face-to-face instruction with remote learning in selected courses.
Admission Requirements
The program welcomes outstanding candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an institution recognized by the Israeli Council for Higher Education (CHE). Applicants are expected to have a strong academic background, reflected in a minimum undergraduate GPA of 80, along with at least three years of relevant professional experience in the field.
As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit two letters of recommendation that speak directly to their academic potential, professional capabilities, and likelihood of success in advanced graduate studies. Ideally, one recommendation should be provided by an academic referee familiar with the applicant’s scholarly abilities, while the second should come from a professional supervisor who can attest to the applicant’s performance and experience in the workplace.
Applicants who have not previously completed the prerequisite courses listed below will be required to complete these courses at the undergraduate level prior to enrollment. These preparatory studies are designed to ensure a solid foundation for successful participation in the program’s core curriculum.
Prerequisite Courses
| Course Name | Credit Points |
| Probability and Fundamentals of Statistics | 2.5 |
| Economics for Engineers | 2.0 |
| Introduction to Control Systems | 3.0 |
| Quality Assurance | 2.0 |
General Structure of the Study Program
| Year & Semester | Course Title | Lecture Hours | Weekly Hours | Credits | Semester Total |
| Year 1 – Fall Semester | Introduction to Systems Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 hours 10.0 credits |
| Requirements Engineering | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | 10 hours 10.0 credits |
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| Project Planning | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 hours 10.0 credits |
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| Engineering Economics | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | 10 hours 10.0 credits |
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| Year 1 – Spring Semester | Model-Based Systems Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 hours 9.0 credits |
| Systems Integration | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 hours 9.0 credits |
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| Engineering Design for Systems Development | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 hours 9.0 credits |
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| Departmental Seminar | – | 1 | 0.0 | 10 hours 9.0 credits |
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| Year 2 – Fall Semester | Reliability, Experiments, and Testing | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 12 hours 9.0 credits |
| Human–System Integration | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 12 hours 9.0 credits |
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| Systems Modeling and Simulation | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 12 hours 9.0 credits |
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| Systems Engineering Project I | – | 3 | 3.0 | 12 hours 9.0 credits |
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| Year 2 – Spring Semester |
Seminar in Systems Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 10 hours 9.0 credits |
| Engineering Elective Course | 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 11 hours 8.0 credits |
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| Management Elective Course | 2 | 2 | 3.0 | 11 hours 8.0 credits |
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| Systems Engineering Project II | – | 3 | 3.0 | 11 hours 8.0 credits |
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| Total |
36 | 43 | 42 | 11 hours 8.0 credits |
Head of the program
Prof. Shuki Dror has served as Head of the M.Sc. Program in Systems Engineering since its establishment in 2010. The Systems Engineering program is the most sought-after M.Sc. program at the college. Prof. Dror is a faculty member in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University. Previously, he served as Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, where he played a key role in leading major academic and strategic initiatives.
Prof. Dror’s research and professional interests focus on various aspects of quality management, with particular emphasis on strategy implementation and performance improvement. His primary research methodologies include Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Statistical Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and system analysis using simulation.
For approximately 15 years, Prof. Dror has served as a consultant to leading organizations, supporting the implementation of quality improvement programs that integrate quantitative methods and cross-functional improvement teams. His consulting experience includes work with prominent companies and institutions such as Strauss Dairies, Iscar, and units within the Technology and Logistics Directorate of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Prof. Dror is also active at the national level. He serves on professional committees of the Israeli Council for Higher Education, contributing to the accreditation of undergraduate and graduate programs in Industrial Engineering and Management and Systems Engineering. In addition, he is a member of the Central Committee for Quality and Management at the Standards Institution of Israel and serves on the organizing committee of the National Conference on Industrial Engineering and Management as a representative of the academic colleges. For many years, he coordinated the activities of the Israeli local committee of the European Network for Business and Industrial Statistics (ENBIS).