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Applied Engineering Management Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Applied Engineering Management

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Is this program right for you?

This flexible, online program equips engineers with practical leadership, communication, and financial decision-making tools. Whether you’re advancing your career or preparing for graduate study, this stackable credential helps you build momentum while you continue to work. 

  • Join a cohort of working engineers in a flexible, interactive online program with evening live sessions and no travel required
  • Build leadership, communication, and engineering decision-making skills
  • Learn from industry-experienced faculty and collaborate with peers from top technical organizations
  • Apply up to 9 credits toward the Master of Science in Engineering Management degree

Education that works for you

Gain real-world management skills in a flexible, interactive online format. This capstone certificate helps you grow professionally or transition to a full master’s in engineering management.

Program type

Capstone certificate

Collection of courses in a single discipline, does not result in a degree

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Applied Engineering Management

Commitment

3-4 semesters

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

STEM opt eligible

No

Supports F-1 Visa

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: August 1, 2025

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: December 1, 2025

Summer 2026

  • Deadline: June 1, 2026
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science in engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution.
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on the last 60 semester hours of coursework.
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information.
  • GRE is not required. Applicants who have taken the test are encouraged to submit their scores.

 

The admissions committee considers exceptions to standard requirements on an individual basis. 

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts

 

 

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Applied Engineering Management Capstone

26 years

of delivering interactive online education

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

You’ll explore leadership, economic analysis, and decision-making rooted in engineering management. Build communication and coordination skills—while preparing for advanced study or a new leadership role.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Foundations of engineering leadership
  • Project and operations planning
  • Communication across technical and business audiences
  • Data-driven decision-making and problem solving
  • Cost-benefit and financial analysis for technical leader
  • Legal and ethical considerations in engineering management

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