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Communications Systems

This online certificate provides a comprehensive curriculum on digital communications systems design and analysis. It covers modulation techniques, coding, spread spectrum systems, wireless systems, and various communications protocols.

Please Note

In the interest of effectively aligning with recent developments in the communications systems industry, enrolling in this certificate will be unavailable to new students.

Students who declared candidacy before Winter 2025 can continue with the original five-course program and are allowed to use substitute courses from other programs. Alternatively, students who wish to transition from their existing program into another one may do so.

For questions or guidance, please contact a program advisor at et@uclaextension.edu or 310-825-4100. 

This program is perfect for...

  • Engineers and tech professionals looking for formal training in digital communication systems
  • Professionals wanting to pursue career paths in design and analysis of communication systems and applications
  • Professionals who want to focus on specific aspects of digital communications systems
  • Individuals looking for a rigorous and broad understanding of the latest communications technology and its applications

What you can learn.

  • A comprehensive introduction to modern communications principles
  • Digital communication systems design and analysis of satellite, fiber optic, and wireless
  • Analysis and simulation of communications systems using MATLAB, Simulink, and Mathcad
  • Emerging business opportunities intersecting communications systems

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
EC ENGR X 422.14
Typically Offered: Fall
EC ENGR X 422.20
Typically Offered: Spring
EC ENGR X 422.21
Typically Offered: Summer
EC ENGR X 422.19
Typically Offered: Winter
Electives
Students must complete one elective course from the following list:

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

5250.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

1238.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

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Transfer Credits to an Advanced Degree

Completion of the UCLA Extension Communication Systems Certificate equates to 12 graduate credits that can be applied toward a Master of Engineering Online at University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

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