What is INCOSE academic equivalency?

Academic Equivalency

What is it?

An academic equivalency is an arrangement between the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and a university that enables students to prove their knowledge of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook without taking the INCOSE knowledge exam. Students in approved programs may be able to bypass the knowledge exam on their path to becoming an Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).

Academic Equivalencies require a university to show how it assesses student knowledge. These assessments may be offered in any language and a variety of formats, including quizzes, projects, and oral presentations.  Students can become SEP certified over the 16-week semester, rather than the high-stakes knowledge exam.  SE 6010 - Foundation of Systems Engineering is part of the master's degree, certificate, and can be taken as a strategic educational course.  Sign up for SE 6010 today!

INCOSE Academic Equivalency is not retroactive.  SE 6010 taken prior to Fall 2024 does not qualify for INCOSE Academic Equivalency

What is it like for a student who qualifies for academic equivalency?