Undergraduate Programs

Why Choose Systems

Systems Engineering at UVA takes two complementary approaches: first, we use systems thinking, which is a holistic approach that focuses on how the interconnected parts of a system influence each other, rather than looking at individual components; secondly, our students are grounded in a rigorous foundation in mathematical methods, specifically probability and statistics. We put students in positions to learn how to identify, scope, and frame the right problem, as opposed to solving defined problems. Such skills are hard to replace in an age of generative AI. 

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Our Programs

  • Systems Engineering Major (B.S.)

    Explore the curriculum for the bachelor of science in systems engineering.

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  • Systems Engineering Minor

    See the requirements for the minor in systems engineering.

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  • Engineering Business Minor

    See the requirements for the minor in engineering business.

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Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate researchers are mentored by faculty and work closely with the lab’s graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. They are valued lab members, attending lab meetings and participating in journal clubs. They co-author publications, present at national meetings, and fund their own research through competitive awards.
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Resources for Current Students

  • Student Support

    As an undergraduate student at UVA Engineering, you have access to an array of student support services including peer-to-peer tutoring, professional academic coaching, access to mental health support, and dedicated advising.

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  • Academic Advising

    Every student has an advisor in the Engineering School. While there are many resources for support at the University, we encourage students to advocate for themselves to the best of their ability and seek out support early and often. 

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  • Student Life

    Discover more about student life at UVA and in Charlottesville.

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Department of Systems and Information Engineering

Email [email protected]
Phone (434) 924-7464

Robert Riggs

Assistant Professor, Academic General Faculty, Teaching Track Director of Undergraduate Programs in Systems Engineering Director of Systems ME and VEO Programs
My research interest include integer programming and combinatorial optimization, healthcare systems engineering, applying lean enterprise to healthcare and manufacturing applications, optimization of disassembly and remanufacturing system, and game theory.
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INCOSE

INCOSE stands for the International Council on Systems Engineering. The student chapter’s purpose is to serve the UVA systems undergraduate community by advocating for its students and providing students with opportunities for career development and networking.
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The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only.  The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements. These publications may be found here.