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Explore accelerated on-campus engineering programs

Advance your career in aerospace engineering with the Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS program. Through coursework and projects, you’ll gain expertise to push innovation in the aerospace industry.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Accelerated, Face-to-face

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Combine the fundamentals of the biomedical sciences with advanced engineering methods. Focus your degree and choose from a variety of specializations including biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging, neuroengineering and more.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Accelerated, Face-to-face

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Break into a biomedical career at the interface of engineering and business. Offered in cooperation with the School of Business, this program will advance your skills in design, prototyping, and manufacturing as well as general business fundamentals, entrepreneurship and project management.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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The Civil & Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering MEng program equips you to tackle critical environmental challenges. Gain expertise in water treatment processes, energy principles and wastewater management, along with the fundamentals of hydraulics, to design sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.

Summer 2025

Deadline: 03/15/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Online

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Master’s degree

Design + Innovation MS

Become an innovative leader with the Design + Innovation MS program. Through a blend of theory, hands-on projects, and courses, you’ll master advanced design thinking methodologies to bring innovative ideas to life.

Fall 2025

Deadline: 02/01/25

Tuition

$1,600 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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In the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Machine Learning & Signal Processing MS program, you’ll delve into topics that help you tackle real-world problems in information processing and apply data-driven innovation to cutting-edge technology.

Fall 2026

Deadline: 12/15/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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Advance your understanding of energy systems and automation technologies with the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS program. Through a mix of theory and practice, you’ll improve your ability and skill-set to solve pressing engineering problems.

Fall 2025

Deadline: 07/01/25

Tuition

$1,600 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Online

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Elevate your career and gain practical skills in diverse areas of electrical and computer engineering. Specialize in one of nine areas including semiconductors, networking and security, computer architecture, power electronics and more.

Fall 2026

Deadline: 12/15/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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Apply engineering to improve healthcare with the Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS program. You’ll develop skills in health system analysis and human factors design to make a lasting impact on health care.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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Be prepared to meet the strong market demand for engineers who have mastered analytical tools and can transform data into insights. You’ll gain expertise in optimization models and methods, applied industrial analytics, simulation modeling, and analysis.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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Fast-track your mechanical engineering career. Through this intensive program you’ll learn about core areas such as: Biomechanics, computation and data-driven engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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Master the art of virtual engineering with the Mechanical Engineering: Modeling & Simulation in Mechanical Engineering MS program. You’ll be equipped with advanced computational tools for simulating robot motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and other areas of interest to mechanical engineers.

Spring 2026

Deadline: 09/01/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

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Push the boundaries of materials science with the Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering program. Delve into cutting-edge topics like nanomaterials, artificial intelligence and semiconductor design to engineer the future.

Summer 2026

Deadline: 12/15/25

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Accelerated, Face-to-face

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Explore online engineering programs

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.

Summer 2025

Deadline: 05/01/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Modality

Online

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Master’s degree

Engineering Management MS

Lead with technical expertise through the Engineering Management MS program. You’ll develop expertise in project management, hone your negotiation skills, and gain a strong foundation in engineering law and ethics to become a well-rounded engineering leader.

Summer 2025

Deadline: 05/01/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Online

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The Civil & Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering MEng program equips you to tackle critical environmental challenges. Gain expertise in water treatment processes, energy principles and wastewater management, along with the fundamentals of hydraulics, to design sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.

Summer 2025

Deadline: 03/15/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Online

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Dive into the science and engineering behind polymer products with the Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone program. Through lectures, labs and a potential capstone project, you’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques like injection molding, 3D printing and simulation tools to optimize polymer processing.

Spring 2025

Deadline: 01/15/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Modality

Online

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Get hands-on with the Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng program. Through labs and coursework, you’ll master polymer processing and characterization techniques like injection molding and 3D printing, all informed by a strong foundation in engineering design and material behavior.

Summer 2025

Deadline: 05/01/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

30 graduate-level credits

Modality

Online

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Immerse yourself in the future of transportation with the Powertrain Electrification Capstone program. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures and hands-on projects where you’ll gain expertise in designing, modeling and controlling electric vehicle powertrains and battery systems.

Spring 2025

Deadline: 01/15/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Modality

Online

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Find real-world solutions to sustainability challenges with the Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng program. Through project-based learning, you’ll design and analyze sustainable solutions for energy systems while gaining expertise in renewable resources and eco-friendly design principles.

Fall 2025

Deadline: 07/01/25

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Online

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January 15, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Program Overview: Powertrain Electrification Capstone (online)

Join program staff to get more information about the Powertrain Electrification Capstone Certificate program including curriculum, application process and potential career paths.

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January 15, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Career Outcomes: Design + Innovation MS

Join program staff to learn about where program graduates went, and how the professional readiness series and resources in the Design + Innovation MS program can support your career development goals.

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January 22, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Virtual Office Hours: Design + Innovation

Join Enrollment Coach Anna Denucci during virtual office hours to ask your questions about the MS in Design + Innovation.

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February 12, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Faculty Spotlight & Course Preview: Powertrain Electrification Capstone (online)

Join Instructor Nick Nagel and Graduate Advisor Karene Cary for a detailed look at our trends in electrification course and an overview of the Powertrain Electrification Capstone Certificate program.

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March 5, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pathways: College of Engineering Accelerated Programs

Learn about the College of Engineering accelerated master’s programs, curriculum, and potential post-graduation career paths.

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March 25, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Program Overview: Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng (Online)

Learn about the Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng including curriculum, application process and potential career paths.

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March 26, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Program Overview: Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng (Online)

Learn about the Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng and Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone including curriculum, application process and potential career paths.

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April 1, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Program Overview: Engineering: Engineering Data Analytics MEng (Online)

Learn about the Engineering: Engineering Data Analytics MEng including curriculum, application process and potential career paths.

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April 2, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Program Overview: Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS (Online)

Learn about the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS/Power Conversion & Control Capstone Certificate including curriculum, application process and potential career paths.

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April 8, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Program Overview: Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS (Online)

Learn about the Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS including curriculum, application process and potential career paths.

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My undergraduate degree gave me a great foundation. The master’s degree helped me go deeper. It showed me how I can use all the knowledge I gained in a practical way while picking up more advanced skills and understanding.

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Madeline Ford Lail

Industrial Engineering MS