Graduate Certificate in Advanced Systems Engineering

This graduate certificate will provide students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals and practical use of methods, processes and tools for the conception, architecture, modeling and simulation, and analysis of complex systems. The skills obtained will be applicable to the systems engineering of systems in other domains, but are focused on systems with the attributes of distributed control, complexity and evolution. Systems thinking, model-based systems engineering and simulation approaches are emphasized.

Online Application All individuals who wish to be considered for admission to a graduate program at Stevens must complete an online application. Transcripts All applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions they have attended, regardless of whether they earned a degree. Official transcripts must be sent directly from each institution to Stevens. Students may submit unofficial transcripts during the application process, however official transcripts must be submitted before the first day of classes. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted as attachments through the application itself. Academic and/or Professional Recommendations Most graduate degree programs require two recommendations. Select doctoral programs require three letters of recommendation. Recommendations must be completed by people who know the applicant academically and/or professionally. Personal recommendations will not be accepted. Resume/CV Applicants to all Ph.D. programs and to both master’s and Ph.D. programs in the School of Business are required to submit a resume or CV. Statement of Purpose All applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose that details why they have chosen to apply to this particular program at Stevens. The Statement of Purpose should be 500-1,000 words, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.