Applied Engineering Management Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Applied Engineering Management

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
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.
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
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
Application materials required
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Applied Engineering Management Capstone
26 years
of delivering interactive online education
#9
graduate ranking among U.S. public universities
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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.
- 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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