SET Academy

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College-Ready Curriculum for MBSE Success

A Turnkey Community College Curriculum to Power the Future of Engineering 

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 TitleWhat 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 

FeatureBenefit
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 Exam30%
Exams20% 
Projects25%
Homework15%
Classroom Participation 10%
Total100%
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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 

DomainYou’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, previously supported NASA

Testimonials

Hear from students about how SET Academy has transformed their learning journey and fueled their success.

The SET program changed the career path I thought I would be taking…Now, I enjoy going to work to see what new product, project, or model I will be working on and where this product, project, and model will lead down the road.

Gina

Currently an MBSE leader for a defense contractor

The most satisfying part of this project [SET Capstone] has been using all of the modeling skills we learned over four semesters. I see myself working on complex projects and am interested in exploration projects such as the Space Launch System and Human Landing System.

Jackson

Currently enrolled in a university engineering program

Being a lover of engineering and associated tasks but not being an engineer, the SET program seemed to be the perfect niche for me.

Bryan

Currently supporting U.S. ground-based midcourse defense

The concepts I learned created a strong framework for understanding the structure and behavior of the Artemis rockets and missions. I am not an engineer, but I am comfortable with the engineering language thanks to the SET program.

Linda

Previously supported 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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