Applied Engineering Management Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Applied Engineering Management

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Is this program right for you?

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s online Capstone Certificate in Applied Engineering Management equips practicing engineers with skills in management, data-driven decision-making, and economic analysis. Gain practical skills and in-demand expertise to advance professionally or use this credential as a stepping stone to earning your master’s.

Fully interactive online curriculum with a weekly synchronous online class; allowing you to choose when you do most of your work each week
Network with peers, faculty, and industry professionals to extend learning beyond the classroom
Credits from the capstone certificate can be applied toward one of several UW–Madison online engineering master’s degrees
UW–Madison’s online engineering graduate programs are consistently top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Education that works for you

You’ve completed your engineering degree and are a practicing engineer. Now, gain the practical business and management skills to take your career to the next level with UW–Madison’s online Capstone Certificate in Applied Engineering Management.

Program type

Capstone certificate

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Applied Engineering Management

Commitment

3-4 semesters

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Format

Online

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Offered by

College of Engineering

Interdisciplinary Professional Programs

STEM opt eligible

Supports F-1 Visa

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Application deadlines

Summer 2025

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: July 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Deadline: November 1, 2025

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Results that work for you

Applied Engineering Management Capstone

25 years

of delivering interactive online education

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

The Applied Engineering Management Capstone Certificate program equips you to excel in leading and managing engineering projects. Pair core coursework with your choice of an elective course to tailor your certificate to your professional goals.

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Engineering analysis
Engineering economics
Engineering leadership
Project management
Ethics
Communication

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