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Systems engineering is a multi-disciplinary approach to managing complex projects that require systems thinking in order to take a product, or system, through its lifecycle, from concept to completion. Earning a systems engineering certificate online allows you to understand the way the individual pieces work together.
Examples of the types of projects systems engineers might tackle at work include:
Learn the concepts and practices that help systems engineers lead engineering projects from idea through development and production. The certificate is a four-course series that prepares students with the core competencies and skills needed to practice as a systems engineer.
Topics of study include foundations and processes of systems engineering, engineering risk analysis, information technology project management, and engineering program management.
The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Practice is designed for students and working professionals in:
This certificate provides an introduction to systems engineering concepts and practices.
You must be admitted to this program for the certificate to appear on your official University transcript. No course substitutions or transfer courses are permitted.
The online systems engineering certificate program offers the advantage of a hybrid course delivery strategy. This option allows you to study when and where it works best for you:
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 Practice 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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