The Systems Engineering Certificate program offers advanced education opportunities for professional engineers, systems engineers, scientists, and managers looking to deepen their knowledge of key industry concepts and practices.
Certificate programs can be completed in three consecutive semesters, or in one year (if one class is taken during summer session). Upon completion of any certificate program, students may reapply for the MS in Systems Engineering and apply completed courses toward that degree.
Certificate Program Offerings
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This program is perfect for engineers seeking to acquire fundamental principles of Systems Engineering without the commitment of a full degree program.
Students choose three courses from the selection below:
- SYEG 500 Systems Engineering
- SYEG 540 Systems Thinking: Major Tech Changes/Impacts
- SYEG 600 Advanced Systems Engineering and Program Management
- SYEG 640 Systems Architecture II: Model Based Systems Engineering
- SYEG 650 Systems Architecture I
- SYEG 668 Systems Engineering Modeling and Analysis
Course descriptions for all Systems Engineering courses can be found in the Bulletin.
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This program is designed for engineering project managers aiming to acquire advanced skills in managing complex engineering programs.
Students choose three courses from the selection below:
- SYEG 520 Engineering Leadership and Integrity
- SYEG 530 Lean Engineering and Management
- SYEG 577 Engineering Economics and Finance
- SYEG 620 Manufacturing Processes and Quality Systems
- SYEG 679 Startup Entrepreneurship and Managing Engineering Innovation
Course descriptions for all Systems Engineering courses can be found in the Bulletin.
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This program for scientists, product engineers, and managers of aerospace systems will enhance and update skills in modern high-technology systems. Offerings include a wide range of aerospace systems, including spacecraft design, communication and optical systems, and propulsion.
Students choose three courses from the selection below:
- SYEG 570 Spacecraft Design
- SYEG 572 Spacecraft Communications and Radar
- SYEG 584 Occupy Mars; Explorations in Space Travel and Colonization
- SYEG 586 Launch Vehicle Technology and Design Evolution
- MECH 544 Propulsion
- EECE 5998 Special Studies - Optical Communications
Course descriptions for all Systems Engineering courses can be found in the Bulletin.
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This program teaches engineers, computer scientists, and managers how to defend networks against today's evolving threat. Topics include design, development, implementation, and operations of cyber resilient systems, as well as systems management and governance, secure software development, and managing the operational environment in the presence of threats.
Student choose three courses from the selection below:
- SYEG 560 Cyber Security
- SYEG 662 Secure Software Development
- SYEG 563 Case Studies in Cyber Defense
- SYEG 664 Advanced Cybersecurity Management
Course descriptions for all Systems Engineering courses can be found in the Bulletin.
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This program is for project engineers and managers of integrated hardware and software systems. Topics include software architectural patterns and key systems implementation decisions, such as cloud computing, agile software development, and more.
Student choose three courses from the selection below:
- SYEG 651 Software Architecture
- SYEG 554 Engineering for Autonomy
- SYEG 557 Agile Development and Project Management
- EECE 6999 Independent Studies--GPU Architecture and Computing
- EECE 6999 Independent Studies--Deep Learning Algorithms and Apps
Course descriptions for all Systems Engineering courses can be found in the Bulletin.
Admission Requirements for Certificates
Applicants must submit the following documents:
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Application to Graduate Admission and a $50 application fee. To apply online, visit http://graduate.lmu.edu.
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Transcript documenting B.S. in engineering or B.A. in Program Management or equivalent degree (GPA of 3.0 or better) from an accredited university program.
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If the applicant's GPA is below 3.0, also submit two letters of recommendation from past professors or current employer.
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Resume; Two years' work experience is preferred.
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Brief personal statement discussing how the program fits your career goals and development.