Admission Requirements

  • You must meet the general admission requirements that pertain to all graduate certificate candidates.
  • If you decide to pursue the full master’s degree in Engineering Management, all courses will apply to the master’s degree provided they meet program requirements and fall within a five-year time limit. You must declare your intention prior to completing the certificate.
  • If you are an international student, you may have additional admission requirements.
  • Admitted students must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in the latter half of their undergraduate studies. Significant relevant work experience or a graduate degree in a relevant technical discipline may be considered in lieu of meeting the GPA requirement.

Certificate Requirements

  • Five courses must be completed within three years.
  • The curriculum consists of the same core courses for the Master of Engineering Management degree:
    • EN.595.660 Planning and Managing Projects;
    • EN.595.662 Technical Organization Management;
    • EN.595.676 Finance, Contracts, and Compliance for Technical Professionals;
    • EN.595.665 Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations; and
    • EN.595.781 Executive Technical Leadership.
  • Only grades of B− or above can count toward the graduate certificate.
  • Focus areas are not available for students pursuing certificates.