Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Computer Systems Engineering

The Graduate Certificate in Computer Systems Engineering is designed for students and professionals seeking knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art parallel hardware architectures, parallel software programming, algorithms, and networking technologies. Students stay current on rapidly advancing technology and learn to problem-solve for future challenges.

Overview

The program is intended for those interested in graduate work, with additional information available in CSU's Graduate and Professional Bulletin.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Think critically about computing systems, including hardware, software, and hardware-software co-design issues.
2. Communicate effectively both with technical experts in their field and with experts from related fields who do not have specific background in computer systems.
3. Assimilate advanced knowledge from disciplines of science and engineering to broaden their expertise in computer systems.

Requirements

Effective Fall 2025

Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.

• Course List:
  • Select three courses from the following:
    • CS 530: Fault-Tolerant Computing
    • CS 545: Machine Learning
    • CS 556: Computer Security
    • CS 575: Parallel Processing
    • ECE 528/CS 528: Embedded Systems and Machine Learning
    • ECE 554: Computer Architecture
    • ECE 561/CS 561: Hardware/Software Design of Embedded Systems
    • ECE 564: Semiconductor Memory
    • ECE 658/CS 658: Internet Engineering
    • ECE 661: Advanced Topics in Embedded Systems
• Program Total Credits: 11-12
• At least one ECE course is required.
• Note: This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn more than one certificate, but a given course may be counted only in one certificate.