Systems Thinking A1N

Education facts

Code: VP701A

<p>The course provides knowledge of parts within the broad area of "Systems Thinking" as well as basic skills in Systems Dynamics simulation. Through analysis and modeling of complex dynamic systems in areas such as ecology, economy and industry, the course provides a breadth, while providing a deeper understanding for the essentialness of a structure for a system's behavior. Systems Thinking presents methods for managing dynamic complex problems (even of softer characteristics, i.e. in order to change behavior). The course prepares students for future work by presenting the tools to manage, among other things, structural problems and identify effective policies to achieve profound results.</p>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen of 180 credits, within the main fields of integrated product development, production engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering or information technology (or the equivalent). A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as the Swedish course English 6 or English level 2 (or the equivalent). This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Systems Thinking A1N

  University of Skövde

  Skövde

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 40 %