Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

Is this program right for you?
The Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing is ideal for engineers and professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of polymer fabrication and materials behavior. Whether you’re seeking advancement or preparing for a master’s degree, this stackable credential fits your goals—and your schedule.
- Study polymer fabrication and processing with expert instructors
- Learn in a flexible, interactive online format for working professionals
- Build skills you can apply immediately to manufacturing and design challenges
- Apply certificate credits toward the Master of Engineering in Polymer Engineering
Education that works for you
Advance your expertise in polymer materials without stepping away from your career. This online capstone certificate offers a practical, flexible path to deeper technical knowledge—or a future graduate degree.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing
Commitment
2-3 semesters
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Fall, spring and summer
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
Summer 2025
- Deadline: June 1, 2025
Fall 2025
- Deadline: August 15, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: January 15, 2026
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Results that work for you
Polymer Processing & Manufacturing 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
Dive into the science and engineering behind polymer products with the Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone program. Through interactive online lectures you’ll gain experience with advanced techniques like injection molding and 3D printing.
- Injection molding
- Additive manufacturing
- Experimental mechanics
- Polymer processing
- Modeling and simulation
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