Currently, we are not accepting new students into the System Dynamics Certificate program. The program is undergoing revision. However, those interested may still take courses as non-WPI/non-degree-seeking students and have that course apply later. Click sign up below to be added to the contact list about the revised program.
System Dynamics Certificate
WPI's graduate certificate in system dynamics gives you a broad foundation in system dynamics techniques and theories to help you implement this expertise in your career or as a next step toward a degree in system dynamics. This certificate program focuses on simulation modeling methods for experimental analysis and is aimed at solving a variety of problems in the private and public policy domains. Through five required courses, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding business issues while learning how to deal with and solve them.
Curriculum
The graduate certificate in system dynamics requires completion of five courses—ranging from Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Complex Problems to Environmental Dynamics to Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling—for 15 credit hours. System Dynamics Foundation: Managing Complexity is a required course.
Required
SD 550 System Dynamics Foundation: Managing Complexity
Recommended (choose four courses, 12 credits)
SD 551 Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Complex Problems
SD 553 Model Analysis and Evaluation Techniques
SD 556 Strategic Modeling and Business Dynamics
SD 557 Latent Structures, Unintended Consequences, and Public Policy
SD 558 Introduction to Agent-Based Modeling
SD 560 Strategy Dynamics
SD 561 Environmental Dynamics
SD 562 Project Dynamics
SD 565 Macroeconomic Dynamics
SS 590 Special Topics in System Dynamics (credit as specified)
Prerequisites
Students must have an undergraduate degree, in any area of study, from an accredited university. For a more robust educational offering, consider our master of science in system dynamics.
Getting Involved
The System Dynamics group is a tight-knit bunch. We have weekly Collective Learning meetings that you can join in person at WPI or join online. Sign-up to receive emails about our meetings and other announcements. We welcome anyone interested in System Dynamics.