High-Performance Computing (Graduate Certificate) at George Washington University

Programme overview

The certificate in high-performance computing offers an alternative to a master of science degree program for professionals who wish to align their background with the rapid changes in computing technologies and to expand their education beyond the bachelor's degree but might not have the time to commit to a full graduate degree program. With processor chips now having multicores and turning into multiprocessors, all computing is turning into high-performance computing.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes ECE 6105 Introduction to High-Performance Computing; ECE 6125 Parallel Computer Architecture; ECE 6130 Big Data and Cloud Computing; CE 6210 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis; CE 6705 Nonlinear Finite Element Modeling and Simulation.

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Entry requirements

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States or from an institution located in a country in which English is the official language, provided English was the language of instruction. Minimum scores: - TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based; or Applicants with lower test scores may qualify for our full-time Applied English Studies program. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the pr

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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