Graduate Certificate in Systems Design & Development (Lockheed Martin)

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

View Course Descriptions

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
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

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