College-Ready Curriculum for MBSE Success

A Turnkey Community College Curriculum to Power the Future of Engineering

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What Is SET Academy?

SET Academy is a six-course, MBSE-focused curriculum designed to integrate into an existing course of study. It equips students with the practical skills needed to become MBSE System Modelers — one of the most in-demand roles in digital engineering today.
Built in partnership with industry leaders and academic experts, the SET curriculum is a turnkey solution that helps colleges:

Launch future-ready STEM programs

Support student career success

Meet employer demand

SET Curriculum Snapshot

Course Title	What Students Learn
01: Intro to Systems Engineering	Foundations of SE and its role in digital design
02: Systems Modeling I	Core modeling tools and SysML diagram types
03: MBSE in the Digital Environment	Integrating models with data, tools, and industry workflows
04: Systems Modeling II	Creating and refining complex engineering models
05: Systems Modeling III	Presenting, scaling, and planning model-based projects
06: Capstone Project	Team-based modeling experience with industry partners

Why Colleges Choose SET

Feature	Benefit
Turnkey Curriculum	Comes with full lesson plans, classroom slides, assessments, and tools
Faculty Training	Ongoing support to ensure your instructors succeed
Employer-Validated	Designed in partnership with defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing firms
Proven Results	100% internship placement rate for first cohort; $60K–$85K starting salaries

Syllabus

S1: Introduction to Systems Engineering:
3 credit hours

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to systems engineering (SE) and the principles of systems definition, development, and maintenance. Topics include basic understanding of systems, systems engineering objectives, terminology, and working methodology, the relationships between systems engineering and other disciplines, the basic elements of the product life cycle, the use of modeling, and the influence of programmatic considerations. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the Systems Engineering (SE) methodology. Teamwork and cooperative effort concepts are highlighted.

Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, SYS101 students will able to:
Understand and appreciate Systems and the Systems Approach
Understand and utilize Systems Thinking
Understand Engineering, System Engineering, and Systems Engineering Technology
Understand the process of developing a product, particularly a complex product
Have a sufficient vocabulary to work with System Engineers, Systems Teams, and Product Teams
Understand and be able to use key System Engineering methods

Textbook and Course Support Materials:
No textbook required. All materials will be provided by instructor.

Technical Requirements:
None

Typical Grading Plan
Final Exam	30%
Exams	20%
Projects	25%
Homework	15%
Classroom Participation	10%
Total	100%

Complete Syllabus

250+ students trained

100% internship placement

$60K–$85K salaries post-graduation

Expanded SET+ work-study option launching 2025 at Calhoun College

The Most In-Demand Engineering Role You’ve Never Heard Of

MBSE System Modelers are the Force Multiplier of modern engineering, enabling organizations to move faster, reduce risk, and build smarter.

What Does an MBSE System Modeler Do?

Skills That Matter – and How SET Academy Teaches Them

Who Is This Role For?

What Does an MBSE System Modeler Do?

They are the bridge between engineering disciplines – using models, not documents, to help teams solve complex system challenges.
Modelers ensure that what’s designed is built correctly, efficiently, and predictably. They bring systems to life in the digital world before anything is made in the physical one.

Core Responsibilities:

Translate system requirements into digital models

Integrate tools and data across design, manufacturing, and operations.

Work across teams – from engineers to program managers – to keep everyone aligned.

Master MBSE tools such as SysML, Cameo, and simulation platforms.

Skills That Matter — and How SET Academy Teaches Them

Domain	You’ll Learn
Model Building	Structure complex systems using SysML and best practices.
Cross-Team Collaboration	Facilitate communication across engineering, management, and support functions.
Data & Tool Integration	Connect MBSE models with enterprise systems and tools.
Systems Thinking	Apply holistic problem-solving to real-world design challenges.
Decision Support	Use simulations and models to enable better, faster decisions.

Who Is This Role For?

Aspiring engineers who love structure and systems.

STEM students seeking a new career path in aerospace, defense, or automotive.

Problem-solvers who want to shape how things are built – before they ever exist.

“I’m not a traditional engineer, but I now speak the same language — and help teams build better.”

LindaCompany SET Graduate, Interned at NASA

Let’s Build the Future of Engineering Education — Together

Whether you’re exploring new STEM pathways, looking to serve regional employers, or seeking high-impact, low-barrier curriculum…

We’re here to help you launch.

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