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New tuition model makes UW–Madison online engineering graduate programs more affordable

The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering has introduced a new tuition model for most of its online engineering graduate programs, expanding access for working…

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Online master’s programs garner top rankings

UW–Madison’s online master’s programs rank among the nation’s best, offering flexible, top‑tier engineering and education degrees for working professionals.

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U.S. News ranks UW–Madison online master’s degrees among the top

UW–Madison's online master's degrees in education and engineering are among those recognized as the best in the nation for 2025.

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Everything you need to know about the MS in Information – online or on-campus

As a student in the Master of Science in Information (MS Information): Campus Option or Online Option, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of advanced computing concepts, data analytics, user experience, cybersecurity and ethics. You’ll have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert with the power to influence key business decisions within organizations.

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Episode 15: Explore career-boosting online engineering graduate programs (Part 2)

Rejoin the conversation with Heather Smith, director of the online Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, and Steve North, chief engineer and associate director at Collins Aerospace, to hear how you can prepare yourself for a conversation with your manager about investing in your education and career growth.

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Episode 14: Explore career-boosting online engineering graduate programs (Part 1)

Learn about UW–Madison’s top-ranked engineering graduate programs and how the fully online master’s degrees provide technical training to meet industry demand and help students with career growth. Hear from Heather Smith, director of the online Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, and Steve North, a program alumnus and chief engineer and associate director from Collins Aerospace.

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How to build an online degree community

Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, there are simple things you can do to foster community in your online courses. Read these tips for creating genuine communities in your next online course, so you can reap the benefits.

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4 smart study tools for online students

There are many tried and true ways of succeeding in the classroom for any type of learner. Following are some of our tips for being a top online student.

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