Graduate Certificate in Computer Systems Engineering
This comprehensive four-course certificate program, amounting to 12 credits, is tailored to empower engineering professionals by advancing their expertise in the theoretical and practical dimensions of digital systems development and applications. Delivered through online lectures and practical software labs conducted remotely, this program is especially advantageous for individuals in technical and scientific fields who need a deeper capability in Digital Systems design areas such as embedded systems, AI, and high-performance computing. Upon completion of this certificate, engineers will acquire valuable knowledge on embedded systems, systems-on-chip (SoC), and implementation of Artificial Intelligence and deep machine learning to practical problems.
The applicants for this certificate program should have an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and related disciplines. Upon completion of the certificate, the student can apply to the Baylor University Master of Science or Master of Engineering (MS/ME) in Electrical and Computer Engineering program. The qualified course credits from this graduate certificate can be applied to the MS/ME degree.
Who are the target students?
The potential students for this certificate program come from industry and recent Baylor Engineering alumni. However, the online nature of this certificate program means that anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can participate.
What are the curriculum requirements?
Each course is allocated 3 credit hours. Students select four courses from:
- ELC 5312 System on Chip (SoC)
- ELC 5319 Massively Parallel Programming
- ELC 5358 Introduction to Computational Intelligence
- ELC 5365 Introduction to Deep Learning
- ELC 5396 Digital Validation and Verification
How do you access the lectures?
The lectures will be taught in person on Baylor Waco Campus in a regular 75-minute, twice-a-week fashion. The lectures can be live-streamed and recorded for remote students' access.
What are the benefits for the students?
Upon completion of this certificate program, students will acquire the following valuable skills and knowledge:
- Design, fabricate, simulate, and measure digital computer systems and components.
- Design and use embedded systems and systems-on-chip (SoCs).
- Validate and verify digital software and hardware systems to ensure highly reliable systems.
- Write parallel software that takes full advantage of hardware systems and algorithmic structure.
- Implement Artificial Intelligence and deep machine learning to solve practical, real-world problems.
What are the requirements for this certificate?
Documentation demonstrating the attainment of a bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or a closely related field, accompanied by a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher or an approval by the program director.
What are the requirements to complete this certificate?
To earn the certificate, any four courses from the five courses listed must be finished within a five-year timeframe, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained. Typically, three courses from the courses listed above will be offered in each long semester. Students are not allowed to take more than two courses in a semester.
How much does this cost?
Baylor University will assess a fee of $800 per credit hour, resulting in a total program cost of $9,600.
For more information, contact ECE Graduate Program Director Keith Schubert, Ph.D., or ECE Department Chair JB Lee, Ph.D.