LM-63 System Dynamics Models For Organisations' Sustainable Growth
LM-63 Modelli di Dinamica dei Sistemi per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile delle Organizzazioni
 

Educational objectives - professional opportunities for graduates

The European master programme in System Dynamics is the first international master programme in System Dynamics in Europe. It builds on the strengths of four leading universities: the University of Bergen (Norway), Lund University (Sweden), the University of Palermo (Italy) and Radboud University Nijmegen (the Netherlands). The programme is specifically designed for students who are interested in learning how to initiate strategic change in organisations through the use of computer simulation models.

The goal of the course goal is to teach students everything they need for starting an international career in strategic modelling with System Dynamics. Graduates of this course will know how to build a System Dynamics model, how to apply it to a variety of real life complex problems and how to facilitate the model building process with the client in such a way that not only a high quality model is built, but equally important, strategic change is accomplished and policies really get implemented. The course is taught in English.

The European Master programme in System Dynamics aims to prepare students for an international career in strategic modelling with System Dynamics. The programme will teach them the foundations of system dynamics modelling and how to apply SD modelling to a variety of real life complex problems. The second year is dedicated to learning how to facilitate the model building process with the client. These skills will enable graduates to develop the flexibility required to be successful within European and global organisations, whether it be major consultancy firms, strategic planning departments of larger corporations or in public administrations or NGOs.