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Online Certificate for Systems Engineers
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Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering for Software Applications
If you're a software engineer looking to meet the demands of today's environment, you need the technical knowledge for complex hardware development and software interface coding, as well as an understanding of the systems engineering approach to product development lifecycles. The Systems Engineering for Software Applications Graduate Certificate enhances your skills by connecting the development of hardware and integration with software for systems engineering thinking.
Designed for professional software engineers working in product design and development related to a variety of industries, but with a particular focus on the Department of Defense (DoD) and related business, this program consists of four courses — three required with one technical elective — and responds to the industry with a dynamic curriculum of hands-on training and education to ensure you're ready to excel.
Program Features
- Practical, hands-on experience in industry-tested approaches
- Understanding of systems fundamentals and theory needed to create an environment focused on meeting customer and stakeholder requirements
- A flexible online schedule designed to fit around your busy work and personal life
- Classes taught by respected faculty composed of industry experts within Drexel’s College of Engineering
Related Programs
- MS in Systems Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Hardware 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 640 | Model Based Systems Engineering | 3.0 |
| SYSE 685 | Systems Engineering Management | 3.0 |
| SYSE 688 | Systems Engineering Analysis | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related science from an ABET-accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
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 2026-2027 is $1400 per credit.
For the academic year 2026-2027, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates are 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 , you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2026
September 22, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 7, 2026
December 12, 2026
Winter 2027
January 4, 2027
March 13, 2027
March 15, 2027
March 20, 2027
Spring 2027
March 29, 2027
June 5, 2027
June 7, 2027
June 12, 2027
Summer 2027
June 21, 2027
August 7, 2027
August 9, 2027
August 14, 2027
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