Systems Engineering UAS: What are the biggest disadvantages of the course?

After completing a degree in systems engineering at the UAS, systems engineers are able to plan and design complex technical systems, devices and equipment. As project, department or plant managers, they work at the interface between disciplines such as electrical engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering.

The main disadvantages of studying Systems Engineering UAS are:

  1. The duration of study of three years full-time or at least four years part-time or practice-integrated requires a high level of time commitment and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation. In the longer option, students work part-time alongside their studies, which can lead to a double burden, but promotes the transfer of practical experience.
  2. Despite cantonal contributions, a budget of around CHF 4,500 to CHF 10,000 including school materials and enrollment fees is to be expected for the entire UAS degree program, depending on the school.
  3. In addition to technical understanding and analytical skills, a job in systems engineering also requires quality awareness, creativity, leadership and social skills. Do you have these skills?
  4. The Systems Engineering UAS degree program teaches general knowledge, scientific and technical basics. In addition, there are specialist fundamentals such as electronics, computer science, mechanical design, sensor technology, drive technology and much more. This versatility on the Systems Engineering UAS Bachelor's degree course can be a challenge for some students.
  5. Systems engineers typically work in offices on computers, in laboratories where they carry out experiments and tests, in workshops and in the field, where they install, maintain and repair systems for customers. You have to like this variety. Working hours are usually regulated. However, there are also phases in which overtime is necessary, for example when completing major projects.

 

Systems engineers are employed by industrial and high-tech companies in sectors such as mechanical and plant engineering, medical technology, energy technology, aerospace, telecommunications and the optical industry. As project or development engineers, they often take on management tasks. It is also possible to work in research and teaching.

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