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Secure and Connected Cyber-Physical Systems (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The certificate is for students interested in modeling, design and analysis of secure and networked cyber-physical systems. It is offered on campus and online, including as part of the online MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Duration: Minimum 9 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Choose from 3-credit courses: ECE 816 Cryptography and Network Security, ECE 830 Embedded Cyber-Physical Systems, ECE 842 Performance Modeling of Communication Network. A minimum 3.0 GPA across certificate courses is required for completion.

Career pathways

Research work and jobs in government and industry in secure and connected cyber-physical systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Non-ECE graduate students complete an application through the graduate applicants process; current MSU ECE graduate students ask to have the certificate added to their record. Application fee $65.

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.

Duration: Minimum 9 credits

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