The nine-credit Life-Cycle System Design Graduate Certificate prepares students to work as
- System Architect who will analyze, architect, design, implement, and manage the technical development aspects of a system
- Lead System Engineer who will design, implement, and coordinate technical design aspects of a system
- System Requirements Engineer who will identify, document, and manage requirements
- System Engineer who will develop and document technical aspects of system in any life cycle phase (concept, design, implementation, operation, maintenance)
- System Integration Engineer who will develops and manages interoperability across systems
Students master the following skill set essential to this industry role:
- System Architecture
- Human-Centered Design
- Design Thinking
- Model-Based System Design
- Development Methodologies
- Requirements Engineering
- Configuration Management
- Integration and Deployment
Courses
- SWENG 886 – Requirements Engineering (formerly SWENG 586)
- SYSEN 880 – Systems Architecture and Models
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]
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If you are a current student, please email any advising questions to [email protected].