Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering (SE) is designed to teach students how to conceptualize, analyze and develop complex products and processes. Program participants will gain new technical abilities ranging from architectural composition to detailed analytical programming. Emphasis will be on complex products such as automobiles.
System architecting emphasizes holistic comprehension of complex problems to develop customer-focused alternatives. Systems engineering and systems optimization lead to the successful execution of complex products. Systems modeling language leads to integration strategies. Electives will be available for students to practice SE in a field of their choosing.
This certificate program is offered online through the Engineering Graduate Programs office in the College of Engineering & Science.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate, graduates will be able to:
- apply state-of-the-art model-based system engineering techniques.
- recognize, manage, and optimize complex system interfaces.
- use heuristics to design novel system architectures.
- lay the foundations for component design and system-level product validation.
- foster innovation and creativity via leadership and by example.
This is a 15-credit (five-course) certificate program. Twelve credits (four courses) are required core courses, and three credits (one course) is elective, which may be chosen from the list below.
Students must maintain a GPA above 3.0. Grades below "C" will not advance a student towards graduation.
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
| MPD 5050 | Systems Architecture (3 credits) |
| MPD 5300 | Systems Optimization (3 credits) |
| MPD 5100 | Systems Engineering (3 credits) |
| MENG 5925 | Modeling of Complex Systems (3 credits) |
Elective courses (choose one course - three credit hours)
| MPD 5750 | Design for X (3 credits) |
| MPD 5500 | Operations Management (3 credits) |
| MPD 5600 | Product Planning and Development (3 credits) |
Program Requirements
Applicants will be considered if they have an excellent academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a bachelor's degree or higher. Degree(s) should be in an engineering discipline or a closely related field. Work experience in industry, government or academia is highly recommended.