Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Polymer Processing & Manufacturing

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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

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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

College of Engineering

STEM opt eligible

Supports F-1 Visa

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Application deadlines

Fall 2025

Deadline: August 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Summer 2026

Deadline: June 1, 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

Through courses in fabrication, simulation, and sustainability, you’ll explore how materials perform — and how to make them better. This capstone helps you solve real challenges in polymer and plastics processing, while preparing you for advanced study.

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Principles of polymer processing and rheology
Material behavior and fabrication strategies
Techniques in molding and additive manufacturing
Simulation and modeling of polymer systems
Composite materials and transport phenomena
Approaches to sustainability and recycling
Design for manufacturability
Preparation for further graduate-level work

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Tuition

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Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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