Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Naval Engineering

The Graduate Certificate in Naval Engineering is designed for engineers from any discipline who work in the development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, or logistic support of ships. The coursework provides an overall view of shipboard engineering plants as well as the basic design and operating principles of the propulsion and auxiliary systems of today's Naval forces. You will also learn the Department of Defense approach to systems engineering and how to apply it to Naval Operations.

Overview

The program can be completed in one year by taking one course per term, and the credits can be applied towards select Master's programs within the College of Engineering.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

• Required Courses:
  • SYSE 605: Naval Systems Engineering (3.0 credits)
  • SYSE 610: Naval Engineering for the 21st Century (3.0 credits)
• Elective Courses (Choose 2):
  • SYSE 520: Global Sustainment and Integrated Logistics
  • SYSE 524: Systems Reliability, Availability & Maintainability Analysis
  • SYSE 533: Systems Integration and Test
  • SYSE 640: Model Based Systems Engineering
  • SYSE 688: Systems Engineering Analysis
• Total Credits: 12.0

Admissions Criteria

• A 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
• A 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

• 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 is $1244 per credit. A 10% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1382 per credit is applied.

• 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.
• Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.

Academic Calendar

• Fall 2025:
  • Classes Begin: September 22, 2025
  • Classes End: December 6, 2025
  • Exams Begin: December 8, 2025
  • Exams End: December 13, 2025
• Winter 2026:
  • Classes Begin: January 5, 2026
  • Classes End: March 14, 2026
  • Exams Begin: March 16, 2026
  • Exams End: March 21, 2026
• Spring 2026:
  • Classes Begin: March 30, 2026
  • Classes End: June 6, 2026
  • Exams Begin: June 8, 2026
  • Exams End: June 13, 2026
• Summer 2026:
  • Classes Begin: June 22, 2026
  • Classes End: August 29, 2026
  • Exams Begin: August 31, 2026
  • Exams End: September 5, 2026