Certificates in Systems Engineering

PSU Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Fundamentals (GCSE):

  • SYSE 591, Systems Engineering Approach;

  • EMGT 540, Operations Research in Engineering Management;

  • SYSE 573, Requirements Engineering;

  • One of 3 Modeling Classes:
    SYSC 514 System Dynamics
    SYSC 527 Discrete System Simulation
    SYSC 529 Process Modeling and Simulation

Admission Process for Graduate Certificates

The admissions process for the Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Fundamentals is similar to the admissions process for the masters. Two Exceptions: All classes for the certificate must be taken at PSU -- courses from other institutions may not be used.  Above courses taken at PSU before being admitted to Grad Certificate program are acceptable (will not be included in 'pre-admission' llimit, as is case with the master's degree). Steps for Admission: see program admission

Length of Program
Intended time to complete:  6 terms

Employment

Jobs related to this program                          Stand Occupational Classification System Code

Architectural and Engineering Managers

11-9041

Engineers, All Other

17-2199

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

25-1032

 

Cost of Program (Academic Year 12-13)

Tuition (4 Credit Courses):

For SYSE courses: $2000
For SYSC and ETM courses, PSU Grad Tuition
OR Resident - $1800
Non-OR Resident - $2600

Books & supplies:

$200 per course

Estimated room & board:

Online Program

Other required fees:

$50

Total estimated cost:

$8200 OR Resident
$9700 Non-OR Resident

Job placement rate:
Program intended for working engineers

Certificates of Completion:

If you are interested in a specific area (i.e. Systems Support Engineering, etc), PSU Systems Engineering can develop a curriculum for you. With a Certificate of Completion, only the graduate courses are formally recorded with the university. For more information contact Herm Migliore.