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Unlock New Opportunities with Cutting-Edge Signal Processing Techniques
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Signal Processing from NMSU Global Campus offers a unique opportunity to expand your expertise in one of the most critical and fast-evolving areas of engineering. Through our 4-course online program, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of signal transformation, pattern recognition, and noise reduction, making you a valuable asset to industries such as healthcare, technology, and entertainment.
Whether you’re interested in enhancing your skills in biomedical applications, audio/video technology, or sensor systems, this certificate equips you with the specialized knowledge and advanced techniques to tackle complex challenges in these high-demand fields.
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A Graduate Certificate in Digital Signal Processing from NMSU Global Campus is ideal for engineering professionals working in or seeking to enter areas like signal analysis, multimedia processing, and sensor systems. Possible career pathways include:
- Audio Signal Processing Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- DSP Engineer
- Imaging Scientist
- Sensor Systems Engineer
“I was motivated to join NMSU Global Campus because it was online. It allowed for a work-life balance and flexibility.”
Rita D., Class of 2024
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Signal Processing is designed for engineering professionals looking to deepen their expertise in signal analysis, multimedia processing, and sensor systems. This program provides a thorough foundation in the principles and techniques essential for transforming and analyzing signals in diverse applications, including biomedical engineering, audio/video processing, and machine learning.
Students will develop critical skills in signal transformation, pattern recognition, and noise reduction, while learning to work with complex data sets and tackle challenges in fields ranging from medical imaging and entertainment to sensor technology and audio processing.
With a flexible curriculum, students can focus on areas of digital signal processing that align with their career aspirations. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, this certificate equips students with a competitive edge in both established and emerging industries.
Delivery Format: 100% online
Program Credits: 12 credits
Program Length: 1 year
Cost Per Credit Hour: $444.40* base tuition + $39/credit tuition differential***
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250* + $39/credit tuition differential***
College: Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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The Graduate Certificate in Digital Signal Processing requires a total of 12 credits, or four courses, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Two of these courses, Digital Signal Processing II and Random Signal Analysis, are required. The remaining two courses are electives, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.
Students can start the program in either the fall or spring semester, with rolling admissions providing flexibility to begin at a time that works best for them.
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| E E 545: Digital Signal Processing II | 3 |
| E E 571: Random Signal Analysis | 3 |
| E E 565: Machine Learning I | 3 |
| E E 588: Advanced Image Processing | 3 |
| E E 596: Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| E E 597: Neural Signal Processing | 3 |
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum GPA of 2.7 in undergraduate coursework
- Resume
- Transcripts
At NMSU Global Campus, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU and NMSU Global Campus students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
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**For NMSU Global Campus programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Global Campus programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.
***In addition to standard NMSU tuition cost per credit hour, there is an additional tuition differential of $39 per credit hour for engineering courses.