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Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate (ECE) at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering provides focused preparation in the methods and tools used to design, integrate, and manage complex systems under multiple objectives and constraints. Students may choose a concentration in C5IC, Communications and Networking, Digital Engineering and Systems Architecture, Engineering Resilient Enterprise Systems, Financial Systems, or Tactical Computer Operations. The certificate requires 12 - 15 credits, depending on the concentration, and may be pursued part time.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Duration: 12-15 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 12-15 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Principles of Command, Control, Communications, Computing, and Intelligence (C4I); Operations Research: Stochastic Models; Computer Network Architectures and Protocols; Principles of Digital Communications; Design and Analysis of Computer Networks; Discrete System Simulation.

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Entry requirements

Concentration in Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) The certificate with this concentration is available to students who hold bachelor's degrees in engineering and scientific disciplines or are in graduate status in such programs. Concentration in Communications and Networking (CONE) The certificate with this concentration is open to all students who hold BS degrees in scientific and engineering disciplines from accredited universities. Concentration in Digital Engineering and Systems Architecture (DESA) The certificate with this concentration is open to all students who hold bachelor's degrees. Concentration in Engineering Resilient Enterprise Systems (ERES) The certificate with this concentration is available to any student who holds a bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or has graduate status in such a program. Math requ

Duration: 12-15 credits

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