What is systems engineering?

Systems engineering is a branch of engineering that is responsible for the design, programming,
implementation, and maintenance of systems (a Collection of things that work together to
perform a useful purpose that none of them can do alone).

Unlike other specialties, this discipline doesn’t deal with physical products, but with logical
products. It’s an interdisciplinary science, which requires diverse knowledge to shape designs into
practical life.

What systems engineer do?

The field of application of systems engineering is quite wide. It’s essential in areas such as health,
biology, economics or communication because most companies need information technology to
carry out their projects.

Which are the main tasks of a systems engineer?

Systems engineer must:

1) Design, program, apply and maintain computer systems

2) Manage networks and information systems
3) Optimize the data handled by a company
4) Research to create software and hardware in a company or organization
5) Design and maintain web applications

What skills must a systems engineer have?

1) Creativity and ability to innovate

2) Communication and teamwork
3) Problem-Solving
4) Interpretative ability
5) Interest in planning, executing or directing research projects
6) Mathematical Thinking
7) Logical Thinking

What job opportunities does a systems engineer have?

Systems Engineer are able to apply the career as:

1) Research Project Advisor or Director

2) Software and hardware resouser manager
3) Information Technology Director
4) Designer or Auditor of Computational procedures
5) Computer Technology Business Generator
How Long is this career?

The engineering career at the university of Cartagena lasts 10 semesters, that is, 5 years.

Why you should study systems engineering?

Some of the reasons to follow a career in engineering include:

1) Employability: Engineers are constantly in high demand, so you’ll enjoy fantastic graduate
employment prospects.
2) International opportunities: As an engineer, you could get the opportunity to explore the
world, working on sites, mines and helping to develop city infrastructures
3) High-income Potential
4) Improve the world: You will be using your skills and expertise to contribute to society.
5) You will be solving everyday problems and challenges to help improve our way of life.