PSU’s graduate certificate in computer modeling and simulation encompasses linear systems theory, discrete, agent-based, and continuous system simulation, and statistical modeling of structure. Typical application areas include process engineering, policy evaluation, data analysis & interpretation, and the study of feedback dynamics in complex systems.
Requirements
Graduate certificate students must earn at least a B in all courses and their cumulative GPA must be at least 3.25.
Required Course
At least one of the following two courses:
- SySc 525 Agent Based Simulation
- SySc 527 Discrete System Simulation
Electives (one of the following courses if all three of the above courses are taken; otherwise, two of the following courses):
- CS 545 Machine Learning
- Psy 523 Structural Equation Modeling
- SySc 535 Modeling & Simulation with R and Python
- SySc 540 Introduction to Network Science
- SySc 551 Discrete Multivariate Modeling
Total Credit Hours: 15-16
All courses applied to the graduate certificate must be no more than 7 years old at the time of the awarding of the graduate certificate. Students should notify the Complex Systems program when they are finishing their last course for the graduate certificate and run a DARS audit to ensure all requirements have been met.