The International Council on Systems Engineering
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a global, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the discipline of Systems Engineering (SE). INCOSE is designed to connect professionals with educational, networking, and career-advancement opportunities in the interest of developing the global community of systems engineers and systems approaches to problems. Our membership produces state-of-the-art products that support and enhance the discipline’s visibility in the world.
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Working groups
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Mission, Vision & Objectives
Our Vision
To unite and advance the global systems community.
Our Mission
INCOSE fosters systems engineering knowledge exchange, application, education, and research. We are dedicated to being the world’s trusted authority and forum for the practice, science, and art of systems engineering.
Advance systems engineering as the world’s trusted authority
Expand the systems engineering community while growing INCOSE
Foster Professional Development and systems engineering competencies
Achieve operational excellence
Why Join INCOSE?
- Member discounted application fees for the INCOSE Systems Professional Certification program.
- Free Electronic versions of the Journal of Systems Engineering, INCOSE Applications & Case Studies, and the Systems Engineering Handbook
- Collaborate with experts and practitioners across a variety of platforms
- Exclusive access to INCOSE Connect communities, the collaborative social space for Members Only
- Discounted registration to the International Workshop (IW) and International Symposium (IS)
Member Types
Whether you are a student or early in career professional, or a senior member of the systems engineering community, INCOSE provides a membership level appropriate for your participation. INCOSE is open to individuals, corporations, other business entities, governmental agencies, not for profit organizations, and academic institutions.
Corporate Advisory Board (CAB)
The INCOSE Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) is the “Voice of the Customer” to the INCOSE leadership. The CAB provides strategic guidance to INCOSE’s technical leadership team; leading to the development of Systems Engineering products and standards to meet their needs.
Meet the INCOSE Team
Meet the individuals keeping INCOSE running and shaping its future.
INCOSE Foundation
The INCOSE Foundation, through the SE Global Member Project, is expanding access to the best practices of systems engineering to create a more equitable future – and shape the future for students and practitioners everywhere, regardless of economic ability to join INCOSE. This enables us to reach higher levels of technical achievement, student empowerment and equity around the globe. With your support, we can shape the engineering future workforce, elevate the systems engineering community and advance the public good.
We will continue to earn the confidence that our flagship donors have placed in us to bring our resources to all those who can benefit.
Discover Our Honors & Awards
Learn how to nominate yourself or a colleague for one of INCOSE’s prestigious awards.
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Annual Reports
Download and read INCOSE’s Annual Reports.
Press Inquiries
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Principles & Values
Learn about the beliefs that drive INCOSE’s mission & vision.
Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
INCOSE offers an unparalleled platform to amplify your brand, showcase your expertise, and connect directly with the industry’s most engaged and active professionals.