School Details
Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri S&T for short, has been at the top of research and innovation for a long time. Founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi, it has built on a heritage of discovery, creativity, and innovation to equip and inspire today’s students to meet tomorrow’s great global challenges.
Missouri S&T houses two colleges: the College of Engineering and Computing and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business, and awards degrees from the bachelor’s level to the research doctorate level. Missouri S&T offers graduate degree programs (including a limited number of PhDs/DEs) and graduate certificate programs through distance education. Missouri S&T online is designed to help students advance in their careers without interrupting their professional and personal life. Online programs feature the same courses as those taught on campus.
Accreditation & Licensing
Missouri University of Science and Technology is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Advanced Web and New Media Studies
- Digital Marketing and Promotions
This online Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication broadens your ability and heightens the sophistication of your written, spoken, and visual communication. From various perspectives, you'll learn successful techniques to reach contemporary audiences, across a range of media outlets. Classes at Missouri S&T likely include:
- Technical Editing
- Usability Studies
- Advanced Proposal Writing
Whether it is copy for the web, a podcast, or productivity graph, this online MS in Technical Communication will give you, and your career, a comprehensive advantage. You’ll study, written, spoken and visual communication techniques to effectively reach a broad range of audiences. Coursework, which can follow a thesis and non-thesis option, generally entails:
- Advanced Proposal Writing
- Web-Based Communication
- History of Technical Communication
Business
- Business Analytics and Data Science
- Information Visualization
- Building the Data Warehouse
The online Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence focuses on technologies that allow an organization to make effective business decisions based on operational data pulled from many different sources inside an organization. This program is meant for anyone interested in managing any type of IT professionals, database administrators, business analysts, and anyone who would need to understand the technologies behind the capabilities of those technologies. Courses include Use of Business Intelligence, Essentials of Data Warehouses, Systems Design and Implementation, and Customer Relationship Management in ERP Environment.
The online Graduate Certificate in Business Project Management equips students with a set of tools that will allow them to achieve Project Management Institute (PMI) standards in the project management area, to successfully manage projects and human resources, and to analyze, evaluate, and improve systems. Graduates will be able to identify operations problems and implement solutions, make sound decisions concerning organizations, critically analyze and adapt existing technical and managerial systems, and organize and manage complex projects. This certification will allow students to further their careers or serve as a gateway to master’s degrees.
The online Graduate Certificate in Digital Supply Chain Management integrates source, production, and delivery processes with a focus on the use of information technologies as the critical enabler of supply chain efficiencies and responsiveness. Students gain knowledge and skills in the full spectrum of supply chain activities, including supplier relationships, purchasing management, operations and inventory management, logistics and transportation, quality management, and information technology. This certificate focuses on building competency across the foundations of supply chain management to help graduates manage and enhance the value of today’s complex supply chains or can be used as a gateway to a master’s degree.
The online Graduate Certificate in Electronic and Social Commerce develops skills in technological business practices that will provide opportunities for succeeding in today’s fast paced world. Graduates are competent in management concepts applied to IT and applied to support electronic commerce, the use of business processes in IT integration, and electronic commerce through collaborative shopping. This certificate can be used as a gateway to a master’s degree as well.
The online Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning prepares undergraduate and graduate students for positions as both technical and business consultants in the ERP field. ERP can be viewed as a combination of business management practice and technology, where information technology integrates with a company's core business processes to enable the achievement of specific business objectives.
Missouri University of Science and Technology offers the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Technological Innovation, an online entrepreneurship degree. Even if you are not sure if you have the entrepreneurial spirit this program may assist you. Students can be taught many of the skills and much of the knowledge needed to be successful entrepreneurs. Focus is placed on such competencies as:
- Leveraging resources
- Design thinking
- Assessing opportunity
- Mastering creativity
- Mitigating and managing risk
This online entrepreneurship degree can act as a pathway to a master’s degree. Once you earn this graduate certificate, you can move on to the corresponding master’s degree without having to take the GRE/GMAT.
Missouri University of Science and Technology offers a Graduate Certificate in Finance degree online. This program takes an in-depth look at finance. You will examine managerial and corporate finance, investments, and financial statement analysis and modeling. Graduates are ready to pursue careers as financial analysts, risk management specialists, investment underwriters, and more.
This is not only an online finance degree that allows you to study whenever and wherever it is convenient, it also serves as a pathway to a master’s degree. This means that once this certificate is earned students can move on to the corresponding master’s degree without having to take the GRE/GMAT.
Missouri University of Science and Technology offers the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology, an online finance degree. This degree is a combination of information systems and finance working together to make financial systems more efficient. Financial service functions are increasingly based on growing and innovative technology and this program explains current functions while preparing students to understand future functions. You will be working with money, market, marketplace, and financial infrastructure spheres.
This is not only an online finance degree that allows you to study whenever and wherever it is convenient, it also serves as a pathway to a master’s degree. This means that once this certificate is earned students can move on to the corresponding master’s degree without having to take the GRE/GMAT.
All projects are not the same. That is why Missouri S&T offers this online Graduate Certificate in Information System Project Management. You’ll learn how some traditional project management tools can be used in software development and more technological-based projects. Coursework, fitting PMI standards, usually integrates:
- Case Studies in Project Management
- Global Project Management
The online Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership provides students with the knowledge required to manage and lead technological enterprises. This certificate can also be used as a gateway to a master’s degree. Possible courses include Teambuilding and Leadership, Law and Ethics in E-Commerce, Technological Innovation Management and Leadership, and Human Resource Management.
Engage with a diverse student population and learn from expert faculty, as you navigate contemporary issues in business with an online MBA from Missouri Science and Technology. This graduate degree is geared to working professionals with a target completion of 2-3 years.
Missouri S&T’s online MBA blends information technology with a foundation of core classes, so you will really be at the forefront of business and able to accelerate your career. You will cover subjects such as artificial intelligence, robotics, accounting and international marketing. You also have the ability to tailor your electives to your career needs and development goals.
Computer Science & IT
- Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Information Systems Management
- Data Science and Machine Learning with Python
- Information Retrieval and Analysis
With data controlling contemporary, corporate decision-making and playing such a major role today, professionals with specialized data knowledge are in demand. With this focused online Graduate Certificate in Big Data Management & Analytics, you’ll hone in on the organization and maintenance of your company’s information. You’ll combine a knowledge of business technology, alongside engineering and statistics, when you take classes at MIssouri S&T, such as:
- Web Data Management and XML
- Heterogeneous and Mobile Databases
- Cloud Computing and Big Data Management
With data affecting corporate decision-making and playing a large role in strategic success, professionals with specialized data skills are in demand. With this focused online Graduate Certificate in Big Data Management & Security, you’ll hone in on the maintenance, safety and accessibility of your organization’s information. You’ll learn advanced skills to protect and preserve data through your classes at MIssouri S&T, such as:
- Formal Methods in Computer Security
- Privacy Preserving Data Integration and Analysis
- Advanced Network Security
Missouri S&T offers numerous graduate programs to help you grow your professional skill set and your career. This online Graduate Certificate in Computational Intelligence focuses on the interconnectedness of systems, their capabilities and design. Practicing engineers will benefit from the curriculum which is at the cusp of computational evolution. Classes may include:
- Evolutionary Computing
- Clustering Algorithms
- Adaptive Dynamic Programming
Professionals who can detect and thwart cyber attacks are in demand, as web traffic spirals to new heights. Gain the skills and insight that organizations need to protect their information and system integrity with this online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Management. At Missouri S&T, you’ll become part of a well-trained workforce with this online program that is certified by NSA and its relevant branches: CNSS, INFOSEC and ISSO. Classwork may include:
- Introduction to Network Security
- Resilient Networks
- Signal Integrity in High-Speed Digital & Mixed Signal Design
HCI, or Human Computer Interaction is the focus of this online graduate certificate from Missouri S&T. The information and knowledge you acquire in this program bridges the gap between systems and users. Whether you want to focus on research on how technology impacts humans or gain skills on defining user requirements, curriculum usually involves:
- Advanced Web & New Media Studies
- Prototyping Human-Computer Interactions
- Research Methods in Business & IS&T
Missouri S&T has several advanced programs to help boost your career and enhance your professional skill set. This particular online Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance & Security Officer Essentials puts you at the heart of cybersecurity for your organization or for the nation’s infrastructure. The curriculum follows NSA standards including CNSS, INFOSEC and IACE protocol. Classes generally include:
- Introduction to Network Security
- Resilient Networks
- Signal Integrity in High-Speed Digital & Mixed Signal Design
Elevate your career, literally, with this online Graduate Certificate in IS & Cloud Computing. At Missouri S&T, this program is aimed at working professionals to want to expand their expertise into data management and its supporting technology. The knowledge you acquire in this online program can be applied towards a master’s degree should you decide to take your career to the next stratosphere! Coursework involves subjects such as:
- Data Mining
- Heterogeneous Databases
- Knowledge Discovery
Using mobile technology to improve business efficiency has become commonplace. Learn how to use smart phones and tablets to increase productivity in your organization, with this online Graduate Certificate in Mobile Business & Technology from Missouri S&T. You’ll study the latest trends in mobile technology to support corporate strategy, through classes such as:
- Enterprise Application Development and Software Security
- Advanced Web Development
- Prototyping Human-Computer Interactions
The online Graduate Certificate in Wireless Networks & Mobile Systems is designed to provide the working professional with a broad, working knowledge base to keep productivity high, even on the move. You'll also advance your career opportunities, along with your organization's technology platform with the new knowledge you acquire. At MIssouri S&T, program coverage generally includes:
- Network architecture and protocol
- Communications and networking basics
- Network security
- Cyberthreats
Missouri S&T offers this online MS in Computer Science that focuses on data science and cybersecurity. You’ll not only gain the advanced skills to help your organization collect and store valuable data, but also the know-how to protect it. With both a thesis and non-thesis option, coursework likely contains:
- Analysis of Algorithms
- Object-oriented Analysis and Design
- Real-time Systems
This AACSB-accredited online graduate program can lead you, and your organization, to success. At Missouri S&T, this MS in Information Science & Technology offers both a thesis and non-thesis option. You also have the flexibility to select a specialized focus, depending upon your interests and professional goals. The core classes usually cover:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Advanced Information Systems Project Management
- Foundations of Internet Computing
Engineering
Take your career in engineering to the next level as you prepare to manage complex systems and projects. This interdisciplinary online systems engineering degree provides the advanced knowledge and skills needed to make confident decisions in the conception and implementation of complex systems.
Customize your degree by choosing areas of specialization that fit your career goals. Combine courses in theory and application with these specialization courses that are selected from engineering or the physical science department.
Further customize your degree by earning two graduate certificates in an emphasis area. These emphasis areas may include:
- Cyber-physical systems
- Engineering management
- Financial engineering
- Computational intelligence engineering
- Model-based systems engineering
This online electrical engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree in electrical engineering.
Study technological changes in the area of control systems. You will enhance your knowledge and study current information in this area.
Study a broad range of control systems. Two courses are required: Digital Control and Linear Control Systems. Other courses can be chosen from such electives as:
- Neural Networks Control and Applications
- Fuzzy Logic Control
- Plantwide Process Control
- System Simulation and Identification
This online engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree.
Gain a formal education in management for the aggregates and industrial minerals mining sector. You will be taught the skills that lead to careers as effective plant/mine managers.
This online mechanical engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree in electrical engineering.
Complete a cross-disciplinary program between chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Two courses are required: Plantwide Process Control and Advanced PLC. Students can choose their other courses from such electives as:
- Intermediate Chemical Process Safety
- PLC Motion Control
- Mechatronics
- Robotic Manipulators and Mechanisms
- Manufacturing Equipment Automation
This online mechanical engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree in manufacturing engineering.
Gain a structured education to stay ahead of rapidly changing technology. The curriculum consists of a course in each of the four core areas in the manufacturing engineering program. Possible courses are:
- Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering Design
- Rapid Product Design and Optimization
- Advanced Topics in Design and Manufacturing
- Probabilistic Engineering Design
This online chemical engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree.
Gain a deeper understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and advance your skills in this area. Each course is chosen by the student. There is one core course that is actually a choice of several degrees and the remainder of the program is comprised of actual electives.
The online Graduate Certificate in Composite Materials & Structures program helps students learn about technological changes in the field of composites and strengthens their ability to earn positions in the field. The program is intended for engineers working in areas related to design, manufacture, and development of composite material structures, helping them enhance their knowledge and keep current in the field. Students can use this certificate to help pursue a Master of Science degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
The online Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Structural Engineering program is designed to provide formalized education in the area of contemporary structural engineering. The curriculum offers a more classical approach to the study of structural engineering and engineering mechanics. Courses cover analysis and design of structural systems.
This online electrical engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering.
Study technological changes in the area of control systems. You will enhance your knowledge and study current information in this area.
You can gain expertise in the systems of systems with the Graduate Certificate in Cyber Physical Systems from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This online systems engineering graduate program exists due to increased connectivity and IT advances.
Through the online computer engineering graduate program, practicing engineers focus on network-centric systems operations. The online courses arise from the intersection of the following disciplines:
- Network engineering
- Systems engineering
- Architecting
You can gain expertise in current modeling techniques with the Graduate Certificate in Digital Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This online systems engineering graduate program benefits practicing engineers seeking to develop and simulate multi-disciplinary engineering systems. Outcomes include such skills as:
- Methods to automate data acquisition
- Establishment of model resources usability rules
- Simulation of designed systems
Through the online systems engineering graduate program, students learn innovative technologies to go beyond systems engineering principles. Students step up as problem definers as well as problem solvers. Credits can be applied to an MS degree for those choosing to continue their education.
This online electrical engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree in electrical engineering.
Prepare for a career working with electric machines and drives. This certificate provides a specialized graduate-level education with two required courses and two electives.
This online electrical engineering degree provides a formal education that can serve as a stepping stone to a master’s degree. Best of all, if you use this certificate in that way, you can enter the master’s degree program without taking the GRE/GMAT! All credits earned will count toward your master’s degree in electrical engineering.
The online Graduate Certificate in Electric Power Systems Engineering program is designed for students looking to gain more advanced knowledge in this area. Two courses are required: Power Systems Engineering and Electric Power Quality. Students choose other courses from such electives as:
- Extra High Voltage Engineering
- Economic Operation of Power Systems
- Power System Protection
- Power System Stability
The online Graduate Certificate in Energy Conversion & Transport program allows students to expand their knowledge and gain foundations to have careers in energy conversion. The curriculum focuses on alternative energy methodologies and practices that can be immediately applied to the work place while emphasis is placed on alternative and appropriate energy techniques to meet global energy needs. Courses consist of those that are part of the master’s degree program in mechanical and aerospace engineering, such as:
- Applied Computational Methods
- Special Topics – Alternative Energy Engineering
- Fuel Cell Principle and Applications
- Combustion
The online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management program provides students with a core education on management concepts, processes, and methods related to engineering and technical jobs. The curriculum covered includes planning, organizing, allocating resources, and directing and controlling technical projects and people in technical jobs. Graduates are ready to transition from their careers as individual technical contributors to managers of complex technological projects.
The online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Mechanics program is designed for working professionals in the field who want to keep current with the rapid technological changes while gaining additional skills in mechanical or aerospace engineering. The curriculum covers topics including continuum mechanics, solid mechanics, stability, fracture mechanics, composites, fatigue analysis, plates, shells, and laminated composites. Course options include:
- Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
- Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
- Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- Stability of Engineering Structures
- Fatigue Analysis
The online Graduate Certificate in Explosives Engineering program is designed to give students a more formalized education on the approaches of handling explosive-related systems. The curriculum exposes students to the theoretical and practical approaches of explosives engineering as they learn analysis and design of explosive-related systems and both natural and built structure effects. Students will take two required courses, Principles of Explosives Engineering and Blasting Design and Technology, while they choose the other two courses from a variety of offered electives.
The online Graduate Certificate in Explosives Technology program is designed to provide a more formal education in the area of explosives. The curriculum exposes students to both theoretical and practical approaches of explosives technology while they also learn analysis and design of explosive-related systems and both natural and built structural effects. Possible courses include:
- Principles of Explosives Engineering
- Explosives Handling and Safety
- Commercial Pyrotechnics Operations
- Stage Pyrotechnics and Special Effects
- Display Fireworks Manufacturing
The online Graduate Certificate in Financial Engineering program equips students with the tools they need to meet the standards of excellence to become professionals in financial engineering and financial risk management. Topics prepare students to take the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) Financial Risk Managers (FRM) exam and/or the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA) Professional Risk Managers (PRM) exam. Both exams are set around topics in finance theory, financial markets and financial instruments, market risk measures, quantitative analysis, mathematical foundations of risk management, financial derivatives for risk reduction, risk management best practices, operational risk, market risk, credit risk, case studies, ethics, and governance.
The online Graduate Certificate in Geoenvironmental Engineering provides formal education in the field of geoenvironmental engineering and is a pathway to a master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Students have three years to complete the program. There are many online resources available to students.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Solid waste management
- Intermediate soil mechanics
- Dynamics of Earth materials
There is no application fee. Dedicated and experienced faculty are committed to the academic success of students. Graduates of the online Geoenvironmental Engineering program have a competitive advantage in the workforce and are ready to continue to pursue a master’s degree if they so choose.
The online Graduate Certificate in Geologic Hazards provides formal education in engineering and geologic hazards assessment. This certificate is a stepping stone towards a master’s degree in Geological Engineering or Geotechnics. There are many online resources available to students.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Engineering geology and geotechnics
- Remote sensing technology
- Structural dynamics and earthquake engineering
Students have three years to complete the program. Experienced faculty are committed to the academic success of students. Graduates are well-prepared for the workforce and to pursue a master’s degree if they so choose.
The online Graduate Certificate in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering provides formal education in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and is a stepping stone towards a master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Students have access to many online resources for academic support. Students must take four designated courses.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Intermediate soil mechanics
- Foundation engineering
- Computer modeling in geotechnical engineering
Students have three years to complete the program and maintain a B average. Faculty are knowledgeable and eager to help students. Graduates are prepared to work in the field of geotechnical engineering or pursue a master’s degree to further their education.
The online Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Renewal program provides formalized education in the area of infrastructure renewal and emerging technologies for construction. The curriculum, using an interdisciplinary approach, teaches the latest assessments and developments, along with repair and rehabilitation techniques. Courses place particular emphasis on composite materials.
The online Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma program offers opportunities for professionals to gain more knowledge on waste reduction and statistics. The flexible program provides a solid foundation in lean six sigma methods and practices that can be applied to process improvement projects in the work place. Courses include:
- Six Sigma
- Design for Six Sigma
- Lean Systems
The online Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Automation program helps working professionals enhance their skills in mechanical engineering. The curriculum strengthens the students’ academic backgrounds while keeping them current on technological changes in the field. Graduates are able to enhance their career opportunities while also opening up the possibility of pursuing master’s degrees in the engineering management or mechanical engineering graduate programs.
The online Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Systems program is designed for working professionals who want to stay ahead of rapidly changing technology. The curriculum consists of courses for each of the four core areas in manufacturing engineering: Materials and Manufacturing Processes; Process, Assembly and Product Engineering; Manufacturing Competitiveness; and Manufacturing Systems Design. Students may choose to use the credits earned while completing this certificate to count toward a master’s degree.
With an estimated half a million abandoned mines in the US, the need for formally trained professionals to mitigate the deadly hazards these mines present drove the creation of the Graduate Certificate in Mine Reclamation from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This online general engineering graduate program trains you to reclaim these areas that pose a hazard.
The online general engineering graduate program benefits scientists, engineers, and geologists who need expertise in reclaiming mines they encounter in their fieldwork. The online courses cover such topics as:
- Sustainability in mining
- Groundwater hydrology
- Geological engineering
- Environmental law and regulations
You can gain expertise in mining enterprises with the Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This online general engineering graduate program provides the fundamental methods and principles of the design and analysis of mining-related systems.
Through the online general engineering graduate program, students expand their skills, increasing their marketability with a minimum investment of time and money. The online courses cover such topics as:
- Mine geology
- Ventilation
- Rock mechanics
- Sustainable development
You can give an educated opinion to facilitate investment decisions with the Graduate Certificate in Mining Project Evaluation. This online general engineering graduate program trains you to evaluate mining projects.
Through the online general engineering graduate program, you study geostatistics and mining economics. Your online courses also delve into such topics as:
- Computer-aided mine design
- Feasibility studies
- Aggregates and quarrying
- Surface mine design
The online Graduate Certificate in Project Engineering & Construction Management program meets the needs of working professionals looking to gain educational and technical knowledge of construction engineering and modern technologies related to that field. The curriculum equips students with tools that allow them to achieve international standards in the management area, to successfully manage projects and human resources, and to analyze, evaluate, and improve systems. Graduates are able to identify operations problems and implement solutions for improved strategic competitiveness; make sound decisions, plan, and control the key resources of organizations; critically analyze, evaluate, improve, or adapt existing technical and managerial systems; and design and develop new technical and managerial systems.
The online Graduate Certificate in Safety Engineering program helps workers of industrial and environmental facilities protect the health of the workers and the public. The curriculum focuses on methods to reduce risks, prevent accidents, and/or mitigate the consequences to acceptable risks. Students will tackle risk reduction by identifying hazards with unacceptable consequences and then reducing the probability of occurrence and/or reducing the consequences to acceptable levels. In addition to protecting workers, students will learn to preserve the environment and improve the profitability of industrial facilities.
You can gain entry to the field of space-based resource discovery and production with the Graduate Certificate in Space Resources from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This online aerospace engineering graduate program focuses on the multidisciplinary studies in aerospace, geological, chemical, materials, and mining.
Through the online aerospace engineering graduate program, you learn about space resources, astronomy, and planetary science. Other online courses delve into such topics as:
- Aerospace mechanics
- Subsurface exploration
- Remote sensing technology
- Astronomy and planetary science
You can gain expertise in groundwater extraction, remediation, and protection with the Graduate Certificate in Subsurface Water Resources from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This online civil engineering graduate program benefits those with previous education in the geosciences or civil engineering.
Besides covering subsurface hydrology and hydrogeology, your online civil engineering graduate program delves into geological engineering and engineering geophysics. Students can also study such topics as:
- Subsurface exploration
- Aqueous geochemistry
- Environmental law and regulations
- Remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater
The online Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering program is designed for students ready to move into systems engineering positions, interested in pursuing master’s degrees in systems engineering, or who are interested in finding the big picture in complex engineering projects. The curriculum provides structured training in the fundamentals of systems engineering to equip engineers with the skills needed in the design, operation, and maintenance of systems throughout their life cycles. This program introduces techniques and concepts that have a broad application and can be applied to any industry, so professional engineers will be able to understand and integrate all components of future systems effectively and as a whole.
The online Master of Engineering in Geotechnics combines both the fields of soil mechanics and rock mechanics with engineering to form a comprehensive program of study. The interdisciplinary curriculum includes courses in geology and geotechnics, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and subsurface hydrology. Other courses, such as civil engineering; environmental engineering; geological engineering; and geology, geophysics, and mining engineering, may be applied toward the degree.
The online Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering program is designed to be project-oriented and give students an interdisciplinary education on manufacturing competencies and systems design. The curriculum includes materials and manufacturing processes; process, assembly, and product engineering; manufacturing competitiveness; and manufacturing systems design. Courses may include:
- Advance Topics in Design and Manufacturing
- Lean Systems
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
- Automation in Manufacturing
- Design for Manufacture
The online Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering program teaches students about the techniques and methods used in aerospace engineering to prepare them for a variety of careers within this or closely related fields. Due to the inherent interdisciplinary nature of aerospace engineering, professionals working in non-aerospace engineering sectors may also benefit from coursework that is part of the Master of Aerospace Engineering degree program. The program is offered with both thesis and non-thesis degree options.
The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering program prepares students to apply the latest high-tech equipment to learn about changes and solutions in the environment and infrastructure. This interdisciplinary degree covers a variety of topics due to the broad nature of civil engineering. Areas of study include:
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Construction Engineering
The online Master of Science in Computer Engineering program prepares students to provide leadership in the recognition and solution of society’s problems in the area of computer engineering. The curriculum provides students with perspective on economic ethics, complex systems, and more through a multidisciplinary program. This program can also be used to lead to doctoral degrees. Specializations are available in these areas:
- Digital Systems Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Computer Systems
- Systems, Intelligence, and Software Engineering
The online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program prepares students to provide leadership in the recognition and solution of society’s problems in the area of electrical engineering. The curriculum helps students prepare for challenges within the electrical engineering field, such as circuits, electronics, signal processing, and more. Students can choose to specialize in one or more of these areas of emphasis:
- Circuits
- Communications and Signal Processing
- Computer Engineering
- Control Systems Technology
- Electromagnetics
- Power
- Electronics
The online Master of Science in Engineering Management program focuses on the convergence of engineering, management, and technology in high technology environments, and on preparing students to be leaders in these environments. The curriculum helps students see the big picture, effectively interact and communicate with others, appreciate the business ramifications of decisions, deal well with ambiguity, collaborate effectively, and apply critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems. Students will choose an area of specialization from the following tracks:
- Financial engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Management of technology
- Manufacturing systems
- Project management
- Quality engineering
The online Master of Science in Environmental Engineering program prepares students to help balance the impact society developments put on world resources, ecosystems, and our environment with solutions that remediate or prevent contamination of air, drinking water, soil, and natural systems. The curriculum encompasses the rapid advancements made in environmental engineering to include many of today’s greatest challenges, such as sustainability, carbon emissions, and limited water resources. Courses focus on engineering analysis that incorporate the fundamental physical, biological, and chemical characteristics of natural and engineered environmental systems while putting these engineering solutions in the context of societal needs and the requirements of environmental laws.
The online Master of Science in Explosives Engineering program is designed to meet the need for highly trained explosives professionals in the explosive, mining, and civil excavating fields and government and defense industries. The curriculum provides students with sophisticated skills in the integration of explosives technology into complex systems in a wide range of applications and readies students for managerial positions. Students will have the opportunity to study and do research in other engineering and science fields, including Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Electrical, Geological and Materials Engineering and Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Physics.
The online Master of Science in Explosives Technology program helps students develop sophisticated skills in the integration of explosives technology into complex systems for a wide range of applications. The curriculum uses theoretical and practical approaches of explosives engineering as students learn analysis and design of explosive-related systems. Possible courses include:
- Principles of Explosives Engineering
- Blasting Design and Technology
- Explosives in Industry
- Demolition of Buildings and Structures
- Specialty Uses of Energetic Materials
Learn to apply principles of geology to solutions in engineering practice. This online engineering degree prepares students to find solutions to a wide variety of problems. These include assessing and mitigating geologic hazards, evaluating and improving groundwater resources, sustainably developing mineral and energy resources, analyzing land use and environmental impacts, and more.
Customize your degree by choosing an area of emphasis. Available areas of emphasis are:
- Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
- Environmental and Hydrology
- Engineering Geophysics
- Data Analysis
This online engineering degree does not require a thesis.
The online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program meets the demand for proper training in mechanical engineering in the highly technical and automated world. The comprehensive curriculum is very broad and covers a wide spectrum of industries including aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, communications, food processing, petroleum, product manufacturing, and more in a wide variety of areas. Courses may include:
- Stability of Engineering Structures
- Linear Control Systems
- Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical and Aerospace Systems
- Fuel Cell Principle and Applications
- Computer Numerical Control of Manufacturing Processes
The online Master of Science in Systems Engineering program offers an interdisciplinary approach to managing complex systems and projects, preparing students for a field that is central to many businesses and organizations. Students will take courses in theory and application of systems engineering and management, as well as choose an area of specialization that allows the students to design programs that best fit their career interests and goals.
Areas of specialization include big data analytics, management and security; computational intelligence; model-based engineering; modeling and simulation; complex adaptive systems; quality and reliability; risk modeling and assessment; statistics; structures; infrastructure systems; systems architecting; and systems design optimization.
Math & Science
The online Graduate Certificate in Geotechnics provides formal education to practitioners in geological engineering, mining engineering, geotechnical engineering, and geology. This certificate is a stepping stone towards a Master of Engineering degree in Geotechnics. Students have three years to complete the certificate.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Rock engineering
- Rock mechanics
- Intermediate soil mechanics
The curriculum is subject to change. Experienced faculty and staff members are eager to help students succeed. Graduates can take their skills and knowledge into the workforce and succeed in their endeavors.
The online Graduate Certificate in Management for Sustainable Business program is designed for executives and working professionals looking to enhance their careers in management for sustainable business. The curriculum focuses on building business knowledge and competencies, especially for sustainability and productivity in business organizations. Graduates have the skills necessary to rapidly advance in the workplace and to rapidly advance the general knowledge base and skill sets in their various industries and communities.
The online Graduate Certificate in Statistics program is ideal for engineers and scientists who wish to enhance their statistical and data analytic skills which are essential for success in a data centric world. There is one required course which provides the fundamentals on probability concepts and distributional theory and is needed to gain a proper understanding of the applied statistical methods and techniques widely used in the analysis of experimental and observational data. Students choose their other courses from electives including:
- Regression Analysis
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Clustering Algorithms
- Design and Analysis of Experiments
You can learn to make mines sustainable with the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability in Mining from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This online sustainability graduate program delves into the environmental impacts associated with the design and operation of mines.
Through the online sustainability graduate program, you learn about mining permitting, including legal aspects of reclamation and environmental impact assessments. Your training encompasses all types of mines—coal, metal, and nonmetal. Online courses cover such topics as:
- Responsible mining
- Environmental and social risks in mining
- Sustainability, energy, materials, and water