Certificate Programs

The certificate in Construction Management program teaches professionals the multidisciplinary skills required of effective senior construction managers. The program produces industry leaders that exhibit strong technical and managerial skills, apply scientific methodologies to problem solving, are critical thinkers, exercise creativity, and inject innovation into the process.

Students have the option of completing this 18.0 credit certificate in construction management as a standalone professional development credential, or as a step toward the MS in Construction Management program.

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This program is a superb training ground for engineers and scientists who want to obtain a solid foundation in critical areas in management, communications, economics, and finance without having to commit to the entire graduate program. After completing the program, students have the option of applying the earned credits toward a master’s degree in engineering management.

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This graduate certificate will enhance the skills of engineers who work in areas of product design and development related to a variety of industries, but mostly Department of Defense (DoD). In today’s environment, managing the complexity of hardware product development requires technical knowledge and know-how, as well as system engineering approaches with a focus on the product development life cycle process. This graduate certificate program will leverage this competency to provide systems engineering thinking paired with technical depth in product development and design. This paring will enhance the skill set and talent of engineers who work in the field of hardware product design and development.

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The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Naval Engineering is designed for engineers from any discipline who work with the development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, or logistic support of US Naval ships and shipboard systems. Students will gain an overall view of shipboard engineering plants as well as learn to understand the basic design and operating principles of the propulsion, Hull, Mechanical, Electrical (HM&E) systems, and auxiliary systems of today’s naval forces. Students will also learn the Department of Defense approach to systems engineering as applied to naval operations.

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to apply these learned principals and techniques to their jobs and ascertain success within their industry. The certificate is designed for naval engineers and practitioners at any level who desire to broaden their skills and increase their knowledge of naval engineering systems and principles.

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The Peace Engineering certificate will introduce students to the field of Peace Engineering and train students to develop systems-level analysis skills that are critical to the field’s practice. The certificate program was designed in response to requests from federal and academic institutions for Drexel University to provide technical training in Peace Engineering without requiring a BS in Engineering or full-time enrollment at Drexel.

Courses for the certificate are selected from the first-year courses used in the Peace Engineering MS program and are appropriate for anyone with a bachelor’s degree in an applied or social science, or with appropriate work experience. The certificate will be made available to other colleges and universities for use as a minor so that students can learn about Peace Engineering without the parent university having to begin a dedicated program.

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This graduate certificate seeks to produce professionals with the knowledge, skills, and perspective required to be successful in the real estate development process and the industry as a whole. Students explore the knowledge and skills required to create, maintain, and build environments for living, working, and entertainment purposes.

Relevant issues include project finance, real estate as investments, design and construction, operations, development law, environmental remediation, public policy, market analysis, and architecture.

Students wising to complete this certificate in the context of a master's degree should consider the MS in Construction Management with a concentration in Real Estate.

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The architectural, engineering, and construction community faces the daunting task of providing a built environment which is in harmony with the natural environment—meeting the current needs of society without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable development means integrating the decision-making process across the project team, so that every decision is made with an eye to the greatest long-term benefits.

The certificate in Sustainability and Green Construction is a flexible, part-time post-baccalaureate program, focused on the sustainable aspects of the construction process. Students have the opportunity to complete all requirements within one and a half years.

Currently, in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, the construction process represents a significant portion of the effort required to achieve high performance building programs. This certificate program is intended to explore these concepts in detail. Credits from this certificate will transfer toward a Master of Science in Construction Management.

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The Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering teaches students the process and art of systems engineering. Students learn systems engineering tools and skills to integrate user needs, manage requirements, conduct technological evaluation, and build elaborate system architectures. The courses devote particular attention to knowledge, skills, mindset, and leadership qualities needed to be a successful systems engineering leader in the field.

This graduate certificate is certified by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), and it is one of only six curricula in the world to hold this distinction. Graduates will automatically qualify for the CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) or ASEP (Associate Systems Engineering Professional) without having to take the certification exam.

Any students working or interested in the field of systems engineering should consider pursuing and completing this certificate.

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This graduate certificate is intended to enhance the skills of software engineers who work in areas of product design and development related to a variety of industries, but with a particular focus on the Department of Defense (DoD) and related business.

In today’s environment, managing the complexity of hardware product development and software interface coding requires technical knowledge and know how, as well as system engineering approaches with a focus on the product development lifecycle process. The courses associated with this certificate focus on software development but provide connection to development of hardware products and/or assets. The software enables integration and operation of the hardware and/or asset. This graduate certificate program will leverage this competency to provide systems engineering thinking paired with technical depth in software engineering design, development and integration. This pairing will enhance the skill set and talent of engineers who work in the field of hardware product design and development.

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