Master the Autonomy Frontier

Autonomous systems are largely self-governing and self-directed — though not completely so. Autonomous systems accomplish complex tasks with an element of human involvement ranging from monitoring to a virtual human-machine partnership. Achieving autonomy demands tremendous advances in fundamental and applied science since autonomous systems must respond to situations that were not anticipated when the system was built.

This certificate helps prepare you to work with future autonomous systems, which will require innovation in machine learning, AI, image processing, command and control, cyber security, hardware and software safety, robotics, human factors, algorithms, as well as advances in legal and ethical frameworks to guide what decisions may morally be made by a machine and under what conditions.


Program Overview

Certificate Information and Courses

The graduate certificate in autonomous systems and data science offers theoretical and practical coursework to facilitate the improvement of autonomous system design and the awareness of the role of such systems in society. It also provides coursework to derive data intelligence solutions.

This certificate requires 15 semester hours. Students pursuing this certificate may apply certificate coursework toward our Master of Computer Science.

Additional Information

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about the graduate certificate in autonomous systems and data science, including requirements and course descriptions.

Application and Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering or one of the sciences. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field is desirable. The minimum required bachelor-level GPA is 3.0/4.0. Upon completing required 15 semester hours, students are awarded with a Graduate Certificate in Autonomous Systems and Data Science.

Note: Students may apply for this certificate program only, take 5 relevant courses and then are awarded with a certificate.

Students enrolled in our Master of Computer Science program may also apply for this certificate program; no additional admission requirements are needed. Upon completing minimum 30 credit hours that fulfill requirements for both the certificate program and our Master of Computer Science program, students are awarded with a Master of Computer Science with a Certificate in Autonomous Systems and Data Science.

Application Process

Create an Admission Account. When you select the certificate for which you are applying, any additional requirements and instructions will be provided.

Tuition

To learn if this graduate certificate is eligible for financial aid, please contact Graduate Academic Affairs or Flyer Student Services.

Tuition for this graduate certificate is the rate for a master's program in the College of Arts and Sciences.



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