The mission of the Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society is to serve the interests of its members and the community at large by promoting the theory, practice, and interdisciplinary aspects of systems science and engineering, human-machine systems, and cybernetics. It is accomplished through conferences, publications, and other activities that contribute to the professional needs of its members.

The vision of the Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society is to be recognized as the world leading society for the  advancement of theory and application in systems science and engineering, human-machine systems, and cybernetics.