SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

BSc: 3 years ( 180 ECTS units ) Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach that defines customer needs, plans, develops and analysis systems that transform concepts into high quality products and services. It focuses on creating and managing process development structures that meet market needs and enhance the competitiveness of organizations. With the BSc in Systems Engineering, ISEP trains professionals with classic engineering skills (electrical, mechanical and chemical) and a solid background in computer tools, applied mathematics and specific management skills. The course was designed in partnership with AEP , the biggest Portuguese enterprise association, and follows CDIO international best practices, emphasizing the ability to conceive, design, implement and operate. The learning process has a strong practical component and students are encouraged to develop technical skills and a creative, problem solving and entrepreneurial mind-set. The course has continual and progressive evaluation that includes team projects at the end of each semester. Students can also develop their final project with a company or research group. Recently, the ISEP students developed projects on e-commerce platforms, optimization of information flows, mapping and improvement of industrial processes, among other examples. Postgraduate Studies Graduate students can continue their specialization with the MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering , the MSc in Electrical Engineering – Power Systems , and the MSc in Mechanical Engineering .