Cyber-Physical Systems (Certificate)

Broaden career opportunities by learning how to work with cyber-physical systems through graduate-level courses. Certificate programs offer working professionals an opportunity to increase knowledge and skills in computer science.

Embedded controllers with integrated sensors and networking abilities are abundant, and offer numerous opportunities for modern computing applications and internet of things. Learn how to work with such systems and utilize them for real-world applications.

Explore cyber-physical systems through courses in mobile application development, distributed real-time systems, cloud computing, and security and design.

Coursework from the certificate program may be applied toward a Master of Computer Science degree, provided a grade “B” or higher was earned in that particular course. Admission to a master’s program is not guaranteed upon completion of the certificate program.

Program Overview

Embedded controllers with integrated sensors and networking abilities are abundant, and offer numerous opportunities for modern computing applications and internet of things. Learn how to work with such systems and utilize them for real-world applications.

Career Opportunities

  • Cloud apprentice
  • Real-time systems engineer
  • Cyber engineer manager
  • Systems test engineer
  • Cyber systems engineer
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Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to students who qualify as non-degree graduate students who hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or higher.

A GRE score is not required.