Program Overview

The online Graduate Certificate in Digital Signal Processing is designed to meet the needs of engineering professionals and managers seeking to increase their knowledge of DSP and its implementation in emerging technologies in less time than a traditional master’s degree. This flexible program allows students to balance their education with professional and personal commitments while gaining industry-relevant expertise.
 
Students will learn from the world-renowned faculty of Purdue’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering which is the home of the #1 ranked online Master’s in Electrical Engineering (U.S. News & World Report, 2026). Build foundational skills by selecting from a variety of courses in random signals and variables, digital communications, and lumped system theory.
 
With a focus on real-world applications, this certificate provides stackable skills that can be utilized immediately in the workplace or applied toward Purdue’s online Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering, helping you to stay competitive in an evolving industry

Curriculum

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Signal Procession requires 15 credit hours.

Admissions Requirements

Criteria for Admissions

Educational Background:

  • Minimum GPA of a 3.0
  • Preferred undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology.

Full admissions requirements can be found here.

Application Requirements

The following documents are required to complete an application:

  • Transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • A professional resume

Application Deadlines

For Fall start:

  • August 1

For Spring Start:

  • December 1

For Summer Start:

  • May 1

Tuition

Resident of Indiana/VA Educational Benefit:

  • $1,139 per credit hour

Nonresident of Indiana:

  • $1,459 per credit hour

The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.

Eligible students may use VA education benefits toward tuition and fees. Coverage varies based on the student’s benefit type and eligibility, and additional provisions may apply to qualifying military-connected students. To ensure qualification for the VA Educational Benefit tuition rate, students should work closely with the Veteran and Military Student Success Center.

Contact Us

  • Prospective Students: Please email poapply@purdue.edu.
  • Current Students: Please reach out to your Academic Advisor.