Systems Engineering Systems Engineering Breadcrumb academics departments systems engineering About the Department The West Point Department of Systems Engineering educates, develops, and inspires leaders of character who identify, formulate, and solve complex, engineering, and socio-technical problems for the Army and Nation. The Department uses an interdisciplinary, integrative approach, that applies systems thinking, engineering design, data analysis, mathematical modeling, simulation, decision science, and project management.Through the Department's courses, cadets develop an understanding of how to apply engineering concepts and principles to engineering-related projects, management issues, and technology-laden organizations. The Systems Engineering Department's programs offer a framework to develop executive-level skills at the undergraduate level. Watch our YouTube video Majors There are three DSE majors for cadets to choose from: Engineering Management, Systems and Decision Sciences, and Systems Engineering. Engineering Management Systems and Decision Sciences Systems Engineering Minors DSE has minors available for cadets. Engineering Management Systems Engineering Research Explore research conducted by our cadets and faculty. Some choose to present their research findings at the Military Operations Research Symposium. Operations Research Center Systems Design and Analysis Center Events & Activities Check out the annual General Keith Memorial Capstone Conference, hosted by our department! Capstone Conference Clubs & Programs Join one of our cadet-run groups. For those eligible, join an honor society. American Society for Engineering Management Society of Women Engineers Alpha Pi Mu Tau Beta Pi COL Julia Coxen Professor & Department Head Colonel Julia Oh Coxen is a senior-rated jumpmaster who commanded three times at the company level and also commanded a battalion in the US Special Operations Command. She earned her PhD in Operations Research (OR) from the University of Michigan. Julia was among the top 50 finalists out of 18,000+ applicants for the NASA astronaut selection in 2017. Read more about COL Julia Coxen Meet the DSE Faculty & Staff Follow Us Contact Us UPS/ FEDEX Mailing address:United States Military AcademyOfficial Mail and Distribution CenterATTN: MADN-SE646 Swift RoadWest Point, New York 10996-1905Administrative OfficerDepartment of Systems EngineeringPhone: 845-938-2701 Email DSE Prospective Faculty & Staff Want to learn more about becoming an Academic Instructor in the ​Department of Systems Engineering?​View our Prospective Faculty FAQ page. Join the DSE team Helpful Links Learn about the West Point EXCEL Scholars ProgramLearn about the Combat Simulation Lab