2009-2010 University Catalog 
  
2009-2010 University Catalog

Command, Control, Communications, Computing, and Intelligence Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: VS-CERG-C4I

School:  The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering 

Department:  Systems Engineering and Operations Research 

C4I systems are concerned with gathering, retrieving, analyzing, and disseminating time-sensitive information to achieve mission-critical objectives. These systems support military operations across the spectrum of conflict, intelligence operations, transportation monitoring, emergency response, drug interdiction, and law enforcement, among others. C4I systems include the equipment, people, and procedures necessary to accomplish the mission. The equipment may include a variety of sensors, communications systems, and information processing and decision-support systems.

The C4I certificate program focuses on the analysis, design, development, and management of C4I systems. Topics addressed include C4I architectures and software, communications, decision support, modeling and simulation, and sensor data fusion.

The program is available to students who hold bachelor’s degrees in engineering and scientific disciplines or are in graduate status in such programs. Admission requirements are identical to those for the master’s degree in systems engineering.

Completing the C4I Certificate within the MS/SE Program


In addition to the 5 certificate courses, students must complete the following five courses: