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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

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

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Deadline: May 1, 2025

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: July 1, 2025

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: November 1, 2025
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-approved program*
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on the last 60 credits of degree
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

*Interested applicants with BS degrees in related fields should contact the Graduate Academic Advisor for more specific admission information at gradadmissions@interpro.wisc.edu.

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

 

 

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

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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.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Engineering analysis
  • Engineering economics
  • Engineering leadership
  • Project management
  • Ethics
  • Communication

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