Graduate Studies and Certificate Program in Complex Systems
The Center for the Study of Complex Systems (CSCS) and the Horace H. Rackham
School of Graduate Studies at the University of Michigan are pleased to offer a
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Complex Systems.
This interdisciplinary curriculum, leading to a graduate certificate in complex
systems, will introduce students to the ideas and methods used in the study of
complex, nonlinear and adaptive systems. The specific aim of this
curriculum is to allow students from different fields to integrate the
rich paradigms and useful analytic and modeling techniques of complex systems
into their own research.
The curriculum is designed to be accessible to students in a wide range of
disciplines in the physical, biological and social sciences. We anticipate that
most students in the certificate program will be simultaneously enrolled in a
graduate degree program at the University, although inquiries from other
students and scholars are also welcome.
For more information, please see these pages:
CSCS graduate certificate requirements
CSCS and related Course offerings
CSCS Online Application for Admission
CSCS Frequently Asked Questions
Students enrolled in the certificate curriculum will also be encouraged to
participate in the research activities of the Center for the Study of Complex
Systems. CSCS is an interdisciplinary program which sponsors research groups
and activities in a broad range of fields. Current research groups include
those in Bioeconomics, Growth phenomena,
Nonlinear time series analysis, Public Choice, and Epidemiology, among others.
To receive full consideration for enrollment in a Fall term,
completed applications should be received by March of that year.
However, we encourage applications at any time of the year, especially
from students who are already enrolled at UM.
Requests for further information or for application forms should be addressed to:
Center for the Study of Complex Systems
450 Church Street
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1040
Phone: (734) 763-3301
e-mail: cscs@umich.edu
We also encourage students who wish to enroll, or who would like additional
information, to contact Secretary of CSCS, or
Rick Riolo, Associate Director in charge of the CSCS
Computer Lab.
