The nine-credit Technical Management Graduate Certificate prepares students to work as a
- Program Manager responsible for overseeing and coordinating projects within organizations
- Project Manager who plans, organizes, and executes a project from start to finish
- Lead System Engineer responsible for the design, implement, and coordination of technical design aspects of a system
- Test Manager who will plan, test, and evaluate activities and oversee testing activities and testing teams
Students master the following skill set essential to this industry role:
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Leadership Styles
- Negotiation
- Systems Thinking
- Team Management
- Problem Solving Styles and Strategies
Courses
- SYSEN 850 – Creativity & Problem Solving
- SYSEN 805 – Technical Project Management (formerly SYSEN 505)
- SYSEN 507 – Systems Thinking
You can earn this certificate in less than one year or complete it at your own pace. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.0.
Stackable Certificate or Stand-alone Credential
You may earn this certificate by itself, or you can apply the courses toward the Master of Systems Engineering if you apply to the master's program (no additional application fee) and are accepted. This stackable certificate offers you a valuable credential that shows your new expertise as you progress toward your master's degree.
Up to 15 credits earned in any of these data analytics certificate programs may be transferred to the master's degree in data analytics, subject to restrictions outlined in GCAC-309 Transfer Credit.
Once you earn your certificate, you will receive a digital badge that you can display to recognize your professional growth. After successfully completing the required coursework, please submit the Graduate Certificate Completion Form.
Admission Requirements and How to Apply
Please follow the Graduate Certificate Application Instructions to apply.
- The program requires a solid background in mathematics, typically found in an undergraduate program in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science, with at least two semesters of calculus.
- If you majored in another field and have a strong background in mathematics, you may apply.
- You must have earned a GPA of 3.0 or above in your junior and senior year of undergraduate studies.
Prep Courses
If you do not have a background in math, we offer low-cost, non-credit online prep modules that provide a strong practical foundation. Based on your academic experience, program advisors will recommend the most suitable modules for you.
Talk with a Program Representative
If you have any questions about this certificate and how it could support your career goals, schedule an appointment with a program representative.
Erica Dercole
Enrollment Services Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Schedule a Call with Erica
If you are a current student, please email any advising questions to [email protected].