ODL's view within this course is to combine operations research with systems thinking and integration in a constructivist way. Within this approach the main principles of systems design for ‘ty-s’, decision and development are linked with a system of interest.

ODL's view within this course is to provide an integrative viewpoint on Engineering Asset Management (EAM) where it is viewed as a balancing act between user demands, financial enablers and asset supplies to optimally provide quality of service. 

ODL's view within this course is to not only represent physical, and functional characteristics of the engineering asset (3D) but also represent so-called 'design for -ty' information characteristics for the entire asset service life. 

ODL’s view is that management sciences can both have a research (problem analysis) and a development (problem solving) viewpoint. These viewpoints are mapped within the empirical sciences plane. Furthermore, this course focuses on development (problem solving) both for engineering and management sciences using a systems thinking approach.

ODL's view on construction management is a purpose-economy oriented approach. This approach integrates human-, societal- and environmental driven concepts for fair, considerate and sustainable construction. 

ODL’s view within this course is to combine mathematical modelling (i.e., multi-objective optimization and preference function modelling) with systems theory in a constructivist way to reflectively simulate a real-life socio-technical design process. Within this open design systems approach the main concepts of systems design/decision making, research & development viewpoints within a ethical embedded systems context are discussed.