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Elevate your engineering career with CSU’s graduate certificate in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Learn to simplify complex projects and drive efficiency by mastering advanced modeling techniques. This program empowers you to design, analyze, and validate systems with precision, equipping you with the skills to tackle challenges and deliver impactful solutions in today's competitive engineering landscape.
Develop proficiency in standard industry tools such as Magic Systems of Systems Architect, MATLAB, Simulink, and Vensim. These hands-on experiences ensure you’re prepared to tackle real-world challenges, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in engineering.
This program’s curriculum is designed to meet industry standards, following the INCOSE Systems Engineering Competency Framework. With a strong emphasis on core areas like systems modeling and analysis, as well as technical aspects of system architecting, you will gain the critical skills that meet industry standards in today’s engineering environment.
Earning a graduate certificate in MBSE opens doors to a wide range of roles and industries. Whether you’re pursuing a career in systems architecture, project management, simulation analysis, or technical consulting, this program equips you with versatile skills that are in demand across numerous fields.
Specializing in MBSE opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities across industries that rely on complex, interdisciplinary systems. With MBSE expertise, you'll be at the forefront of designing, analyzing, and managing complex systems in a variety of multidisciplinary environments.
Graduates of this program are equipped to pursue impactful roles such as:
Professionals with MBSE skills are in demand across sectors such as defense, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. With salaries ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually, this certificate can position you for leadership and advanced technical roles in organizations that value precision and innovation.
Associate Professor of Systems Engineering
Dr. James Cale is an Associate Professor in the Systems Engineering Department at Colorado State University, with joint appointment in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. His research focuses on the modeling, control and design optimization of energy sources and systems. His background and interests are in the areas of energy conversion, power-electronic drive systems, microgrids, finite-inertia power systems, computational and applied electromagnetics, design optimization, hardware-in-the-loop, and machine learning algorithms.
Prior to joining CSU, he led the Integrated Devices & Systems group at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. Before that he worked in senior design engineering roles at Advanced Energy Industries and Orbital ATK (since acquired by Northrop Grumman). He earned his BSEE from Missouri University of Science & Technology (summa cum laude). He is a member of Tau Beta Pi and is a Senior Member of IEEE.
Full consideration is given to applicants who meet the given deadline. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed as space within the program allows.
| Fall semester | July 1 |
| Spring semester | November 1 |
Start your application online and upload materials directly into the online system. You can save your progress and return any time.
Apply NowDownload the complete Systems Engineering Certificate Application Checklist prior to starting the application process. Candidates for the certificate program must have completed a bachelor of science in engineering, business, life sciences, or natural sciences from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. A basic statistics course and Calculus I are recommended.
Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.
Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary): Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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