Jul 7, 2021, 00:00 AM by Christine Kowalski

INCOSE Media Contact: Lisa Hoverman, marcom@incose.net
University of Maryland Baltimore County Media Contact: Woodrow W. Winchester, III, wwwiii@umbc.edu

Academic Equivalency for University of Maryland Baltimore County

SAN DIEGO (8 July 2021) – The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) proudly announces the INCOSE Certification program has recognized the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and awards them Academic Equivalency for their SYST 660 course. This course assists students in demonstrating their systems engineering knowledge in both traditional and emerging industry sectors in the Baltimore - Washington, DC area.

Their students include mostly working professionals as well. INCOSE awarded this Academic Equivalency in January 2021.

With this equivalency in place, students who demonstrate systems engineering knowledge through approved coursework will not have to take the INCOSE Knowledge Exam to certify. This knowledge demonstration is key in achieving both ASEP and CSEP certifications making this equivalency a great benefit to the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Kerry Lunney, INCOSE’s president, says: “It is INCOSE’s pleasure to collaborate with the University of Maryland Baltimore County to increase the systems engineering competence of the workforce. By offering university coursework based on the INCOSE systems engineering handbook, universities such as UMBC help their students align with many current practices in the professional world. Students who perform well in the Academic Equivalency coursework will can waive the INCOSE knowledge exam when applying for their ASEP or CSEP certification.”

About the International Council on Systems Engineering

The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a not-for-profit membership organization that promotes international collaboration in systems engineering practice, education and research. INCOSE’s mission is to “address complex societal and technical challenges by enabling, promoting and advancing systems engineering and systems approaches.” Founded in 1990, INCOSE has more than 70 chapters and over 17,000 members worldwide. For additional information about INCOSE visit www.incose.org. Become a member today.

About the University of Maryland Baltimore County

The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research, and service to benefit Maryland citizens. It offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation preparing them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services, and public policy at the graduate level. Learn more about the University of Maryland Baltimore County at: Mission and Vision – Welcome to UMBC - UMBC.