Admission Information – Graduate Certificate

Admissions Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or other physical sciences
• Overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point grading system) on the last two years of your B.S. course work and any previous graduate courses
• GRE scores are not required if you earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. university.
• International students who earned a degree outside of the U.S. are required to submit GRE scores and TOEFL scores.
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores requirements: Minimum combined score of 1230. Verbal Reason should be at least 500 and Analytical Writing at least 4.5.
• TOEFL score requirements: 597 (Written), 247 (computerized), 99 (iBT). Scores must be less than 2 years old.
• iBT Score Breakdown: Writing (23), Listening (23), Reading (25), Speaking (28, 23 acceptable if have 2 years' work experience in supervisory or managment position in the U.S.)

Application Process

To apply, complete a UMBC Graduate Application for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs and use program code CENS.

Apply online or by mail:

• Apply online - Select Application for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program
• Complete a paper application (PDF)

The Graduate School requires all of the following to process your application:

• Completed application including residency form (determines in-state tuition eligibility)
• Statement of academic goals
• Transcript(s) from each college university attended
• Application fee ($50 online / $70 paper)

Mailing Instructions

All application documents should be mailed to:

UMBC
Graduate School, Certificate in Systems Engineering
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

Admission Notification

The Graduate School will notify the applicant by mail of the final admissions decision once all required documentation has been received and reviewed.

If you require further assistance, please contact Sonya Crosby or call 410-455-3899