Computer Systems Graduate Certificate Program

The graduate certificate in Computer Systems is offered jointly by the departments of Computer and Information Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Upon completion of this certificate program, participants will have gained:

knowledge of tools, techniques, and theory associated with computer systems performance assessment
understanding of computer architectures and their trade-offs
breadth of knowledge in computer systems software
understanding of fundamental issues associated with computer systems engineering

The certificate also offers a route into UMassD's MS programs in Computer Engineering or in Computer Science.

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Not applicable

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Contact

Haiping Xu, PhD

Professor / Chairperson
Computer & Information Science
Dion 302G

508-910-6427

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Liudong Xing, PhD

Professor
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Science & Engineering 213C

508-999-8883

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Each certificate requires 15 credits of graduate course work with a focus on database systems, operating systems, networks, and performance evaluation.

Graduate admissions requirements

University requirements for graduate admissions

Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.
Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal. For Nursing applicants, the non-refundable application fee is $75.
Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.
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Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, PSM, PhD), Nursing (MS, DNP, PhD), Portuguese Studies, Professional Writing and Communication, Psychology (ABA, Clinical, Research), and Public Policy.