This Systems Engineering Master Class is designed to empower professionals with a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering (SE) principles, practices, and processes across the entire system lifecycle.  Through a combination of expert-led instruction, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will gain the tools and confidence to infuse systems engineering into their programs and projects, drive integration, and improve decision-making across complex systems.  Participants will explore the foundational elements of SE, including systems thinking, lifecycle models, requirements engineering, architecture design, risk management, verification and validation, configuration management and SE planning.  The course will emphasize the practical application of SE to current challenges, as well as communication strategies for engaging stakeholders and establishing traceability.  By the end of the course, participants will have a holistic appreciation of the "why" behind systems engineering, and the ability to leverage it for better outcomes across the system lifecycle.