An Outcome-Based Competency Model for Systems Engineering Trainees

<p>Dominant theories relating to outcome-based learning and workforce competency were synthesized into a singular outcome-based competency model to evaluate systems engineering training. A baseline model was developed using leading theories from the academic literature pertaining to competencies for systems engineers across three categories: cognitive, skill-based, and behavioral. The model was further refined via qualitative and quantitative analysis of formal interviews of subject matter experts in the field of systems engineering workforce management. The refined model classifies 28 critical competencies for systems engineers into three tiers of workforce functionality: foundational, specialized, and leadership. The resultant theoretical model is both grounded in robust theory and is validated by subject matter experts and is suitable to drive practical evaluations of systems engineering training programs.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Engineering Management & Systems Engineering

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Pietrzyk, Vanessa J.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Holly A. H. Handley
• Rafael E. Landaeta
• Charles B. Keating
• Elizabeth D' Andrea

• Competency model
• Outcome based learning
• Systems engineering training
• Training evaluation
• Workforce competency
• Workforce training
• Business Administration, Management, and Operations
• Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
• Systems Engineering

Identifier

9781369567397

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.odu.edu:emse_etds-1011