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Graduate Certificate in Satellite System Design at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The certificate recognizes student accomplishments at the graduate level in successfully completing a specialized program of study in Satellite System Design (SSD). It blends courses from the Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering and Engineering Management Departments. The certificate allows students to develop interdisciplinary skills in the area of satellite design and be more desirable to potential employers.

Faculty: Interdisciplinary Programs  |  Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Four courses are required totaling at least 12 credit hours.

Career pathways

The certificate allows students to develop interdisciplinary skills in the area of satellite design and be more desirable to potential employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed undergraduate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or its equivalent. Undergraduate courses in calculus, linear algebra and differential equations; two semesters of undergraduate calculus-based physics; and at least two semesters of upper-division undergraduate courses in engineering or physics. Ability to program at a level that will enable successful completion of graduate course assignments. For more information, degree-seeking students may visit the AES Certificates webpage; nondegree-seeking and non-matriculated students may visit the AES Certificates & Continuing Education webpage.

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: 12 credit hours

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