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Steven Cabral ’26: Electrical Engineering (major)

Computer Systems
Graduate Certificate

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.

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

Admissions requirements

To apply please create an account in our Applicant Portal. You will need to submit:

  • Application form
  • $60 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Statement of Purpose (minimum 300 words)
  • Resume
  • Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not)
  • English Proficiency test scores:TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (see program requirements for more information)
  • GRE/GMAT (not required for most programs, see program requirements for more information)

Unofficial transcripts and test scores are accepted for application review but official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration. 

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