RE6016 SYSTEM THINKING & HOLISTIC DECISION MAKING

Many of today?s pressing problems including economy, energy, healthcare, security and environment are complex and multidisciplinary in nature, which require systematic solutions. However, our contemporary higher education system and curriculum design have been primarily established and organized based on departmentalization and specialization. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental theories on systems and practical techniques for holistic decision making. Lectures, case studies, and hands-on projects will be used in combination for teaching and assessment. At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to identify, define, analyze, and solve fairly complex system problems that cut across multiple disciplines including engineering, management, economics and finance etc.