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Engineering the Systems That Shape Tomorrow

UCLA Extension’s Engineering programs empower you to shape the systems that define our future—from the infrastructure we rely on every day to the technologies driving tomorrow’s innovation. Covering a dynamic range of fields including construction management, infrastructure development, structural analysis, electrical and mechanical systems, manufacturing, and specialized areas like plumbing systems design and medical device engineering, these programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of industry. Rooted in real-world application and informed by industry expertise, the curriculum prepares you to tackle complex challenges, lead multidisciplinary projects, and navigate an increasingly interconnected and regulated environment.

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Don't just dream about the future. Build it.

Numerous options are available to take you to the next level in your career:

  • Select from a wide array of credit-bearing courses that run throughout a quarter, or complete shorter courses in just 1-5 days.
  • Choose to study Specializations in niche fields, or pursue Certificates for in-depth knowledge. Certain certificates offer applicable credit towards Master's programs.
  • Bring customized training directly to your workplace with our on-site options.
  • Learn firsthand from the industry expertise of our instructors through fully-online courses, live remote sessions, or classrooms in Westwood / DTLA.

With a myriad of subject areas at your disposal, begin the exploration of your future today.

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Courses

ENGR 803.03

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

This course introduces Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), covering digital engineering principles, core tenets, and implementation strategies. It explores MBSE tools, languages, SysML, and practical applications for developing a tailored MBSE methodology.
EC ENGR X 422.14

Modern Communication Systems

This course explores and compares different modern communication systems and how to design them, from both a theoretical and practical point of view.

EC ENGR X 423.20

Modern Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Systems with DSP Enhancement

This course looks at the economic and technical revolution in the microwave, millimeter-wave, and DSP areas. Instruction discusses applications including satellites and earth terminals, wireless phones and cell sites, antennas, and radar systems.
ENGR 803.05

Multi-Domain RF Systems: Antenna, Radar, EW, and Satellite Communications Essentials

This course provides a unified, systems-level treatment of radar, antenna, satellite communications, and electronic warfare (EW) fundamentals, covering radar principles (Doppler, clutter, and range equations), antenna theory grounded in electromagnetics, and RF hardware including high-power amplifiers (HPAs), low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), and filters. Building on this foundation, it introduces satellite communications architectures with space and ground segments, orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, GEO), link budgets, modulation and coding, and both military and commercial SATCOM frequency bands and services.

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Exam Prep Courses

Prepare for your professional certification exam with UCLA Extension. We offer fully-online exam review courses in both Technical Management and Engineering.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Mechanical Exam
  • Air Quality Permitting and Enforcement Exam

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Engineering Short Courses

UCLA Extension short courses give you the tools to upgrade your career, or take off in an exciting new direction, in just 2-5 days. Get intensive training in a variety of cutting-edge fields, giving you technical and practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

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