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Graduate Certificate in Hardware Systems Engineering
This graduate certificate provides cross functional knowledge in systems engineering, hardware design engineering, and product development. It provides the necessary skills to aid in the design and development of complex systems that require knowledge of digital, RF, and electromechanical design in areas of hardware, software, and firmware design. Upon completion, you will have an enhanced understanding of:
- Hardware Product Development Experience
- Systems Engineering Lifecycle Process Implementation
- Engineering Project Planning & Execution
- Cross-Disciplinary Technical Design
The versatile curriculum consists of six courses—three required, and three electives that allow you to tailor the coursework to your specific skill development interests. Upon completion, you may apply the credits from this certificate toward a master’s degree from the College of Engineering.
Program Features
- A flexible, completely online program that fits easily into your busy work and personal schedule
- Taught by Drexel University's distinguished College of Engineering faculty who are experienced and successful professionals in the field
- Coursework utilizes industry-standard tools and software
- A highly interactive online learning method allows extensive interaction with faculty and classmates
- Opportunity to earn INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification through completion of additional courses within the Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Required Courses |
||
| SYSE 533 | Systems Integration and Test | 3.0 |
| SYSE 685 | Systems Engineering Management | 3.0 |
| SYSE 688 | Systems Engineering Analysis | 3.0 |
| Systems Engineering Elective - Choose One |
3.0 | |
| SYSE 530 | Systems Engineering Design | |
| SYSE 531 | Systems Engineering Architecture | |
| SYSE 682 | Introduction to System Science | |
| Technical Electives - Choose Two |
6.0 | |
| ECEC 576 | Hardware Security & Trust | |
| ECEC 661 | Digital Systems Design | |
| ECEE 517 | Microwave Networks & Transmission Media | |
| ECEE 619 | Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design | |
| ECEE 641 | Fiber Optics & Optical Communications | |
| ECEE 642 | Fiber Optics & Optical Communications II | |
| ECEE T580 | Modern Photonics | |
| ECEP 501 | Power System Analysis | |
| ECEP 502 | Computer Analysis of Power Systems | |
| ECEP 601 | Modeling & Analysis of Power Distribution Systems | |
| ECEP 671 | AC-DC and DC-AC Power Electronic Converters | |
| ECES 631 | Fundamentals of Deterministic Digital Signal Processing | |
| ECET 511 | Physical Foundations of Telecommunications Networks | |
| ECET 512 | Wireless Systems | |
| ET 615 | Rapid Prototyping and Product Design | |
| ET 619 | Programmable Devices and Systems | |
| ET 685 | Precision Manufacturing | |
| ET 730 | Lean Manufacturing Principles | |
| MEM 540 | Control Applications of DSP Microprocessors | |
| MEM 611 | Conduction Heat Transfer | |
| MEM 612 | Convection Heat Transfer | |
| MEM 613 | Radiation Heat Transfer | |
| MEM 671 | Mechanical Vibrations I | |
| MEM 678 | Nondestructive Evaluation | |
| MEM 687 | Manufacturing Processes I | |
| MEM 688 | Manufacturing Processes II | |
| MEM 777 | Fracture Mechanics I | |
| MATE 503 | Introduction to Materials Engineering | |
| MATE 525 | Introduction to Composite Materials | |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
In addition to the Systems Engineering courses listed above (SYSE 682, SYSE 685, SYSE 688), you have the option to take three additional technical electives associated with earning INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification by completing the Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering:
- SYSE 520 - Global Sustainment and Integrated Logistics
- SYSE 640 - Model Based Systems Engineering
- SYSE 690 - Modeling and Simulation
Admissions Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related science from an ABET-accredited institution
- A bachelor’s degree in the sciences (physics, mathematics, computer science, etc.) may also be accepted, however, you may be required to take additional courses
- Any degree earned abroad must be deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in your bachelor’s degree as well as any subsequent graduate-level work
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one professional)
- Personal Essay
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2021-2022 is $1342 per credit.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2022-2023 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2022
September 19, 2022
December 3, 2022
December 5, 2022
December 10, 2022
Winter 2023
January 9, 2023
March 18, 2023
March 20, 2023
March 25, 2023
Spring 2023
April 3, 2023
June 10, 2023
June 12, 2023
June 17, 2023
Summer 2023
June 26, 2023
September 2, 2023
September 4, 2023
September 9, 2023
2021-2022 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2021
September 20, 2021
December 4, 2021
December 6, 2021
December 11, 2021
Winter 2022
January 3, 2022
March 12, 2022
March 14, 2022
March 19, 2022
Spring 2022
March 28, 2022
June 4, 2022
June 6, 2022
June 11, 2022
Summer 2022
June 21, 2022
August 29, 2022
August 30, 2022
September 3, 2022
2021-2022 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2021
September 20, 2021
December 4, 2021
December 6, 2021
December 11, 2021
Winter 2022
January 3, 2022
March 12, 2022
March 14, 2022
March 19, 2022
Spring 2022
March 28, 2022
June 4, 2022
June 6, 2022
June 11, 2022
Summer 2022
June 20, 2022
August 27, 2022
August 29, 2022
September 3, 2022
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