Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Systems Engineering

The Systems Engineering (SE) post-baccalaureate certificate program at UMBC is designed to accelerate the development of systems engineers by providing practical experience that can be immediately applied on the job. Students learn from industry experts how to develop operable systems that meet customer requirements, while successfully navigating the complexities of system design. Courses are developed and taught by senior systems engineers and address the entire systems engineering life cycle, including requirements analysis, systems architecture and design, modeling, simulation and analysis, and system implementation and test. Classes are held at convenient late afternoon or early evening times to meet the needs of working professionals.

All students need to meet the following minimum requirements: A bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.* Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Applicants with grades on a scale other than 4.0, will be evaluated based on standards for the country of their degree. GRE scores are not required for admission English proficiency scores (Exceptions to English Proficiency Requirement): Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores: 99 iBT Scores Breakdown: Writing (23), Listening (23), Reading (25), Speaking (28, 23 acceptable if have 2 years\u2019 work experience in supervisory or management positions in the U.S.) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores: Minimum score 7.0 Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic scores: 68 Duolingo English test: Minimum score 130 Scores must be less than 2 years old *If you have a three-year degree versus a four-year degree, your transcript will be reviewed to determine whether you have met the necessary pre-requisites for the program. Eligibility for admission can only be determined upon receipt of a complete application.