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UW–Madison creates leaders in engineering
UW–Madison was one of the first universities to take its elite advanced engineering degree programs online. Today our programs are among the top 10 in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Our online format allows students to continue their professional career while pursuing an advanced degree. Plus, project-based assignments are relevant and applicable to their immediate career paths.
Our online engineering master’s degree and certificate courses are taught by top UW–Madison professors and industry experts. One popular option is the engineering management master’s program, often referred to as “the engineer’s MBA.” It gives employees skills to become leaders, demonstrates your willingness to invest in their futures, and increases loyalty.
Find the UW–Madison online engineering programs right for your team and your company.
Top-ranked online engineering master’s degrees available:
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Engineering Data Analytics
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Learn to lead strategic initiatives that capture and transform complex data into knowledge that drives improvements to engineering analysis, design, and performance.
Apply by July 15 for fall or Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 2–3 years.
Engineering Management
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Take a leadership role and assume broad responsibility for managing groups and projects with this “engineer’s MBA.”
Apply by May 1 for summer, July 15 for fall or Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 2–3 years.
Engine Systems
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Lead the entire combustion engine development and hybrid electric process, integrating thermal sciences, design and mechanics, electronics and control, and manufacturing.
Apply by July 15 for fall or Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 3.5 years.
Environmental Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Find engineering solutions to environmental challenges with a focus on waste management, pollution control, and water resources.
Apply by March 15 for summer, July 15 for fall or Nov. 15 for spring and complete in 3 years.
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Learn to lead and optimize the entire manufacturing process from production and supply through sales and service.
Apply by July 15 for fall or Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 2–3 years.
Polymer Science
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Address challenges faced by plastics companies and industry through an understanding of traditional plastics and innovations in specialty polymers used in biomedical, pharmacy, electronics, and nanotech.
Apply by June 1 for fall or Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 2–4 years.
Power Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Step into a leadership position and incorporate innovations in electrical and power electronics engineering; admittance to this program requires completion of the Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control.
Apply by June 1 for fall or Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 2–4 years.
Sustainable Systems Engineering
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Make a difference for energy efficiency and renewable energy production by applying expertise in policy, science, and economics, innovation, and change management.
Apply by July 15 for fall or Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 3 years.
Capstone Certificates can be earned in:
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Foundations of Professional Development
Capstone Certificate
Learn to lead cross-discipline multi-functional teams, create and deliver dynamic presentations, and incorporate legal, financial, and marketing concepts into any engineering workplace.
Sessions begin every 8 weeks. Complete in 10 months to 5 years.
Power Conversion and Control
Capstone Certificate
Get a competitive edge and gain in-demand design experience while working with faculty from the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC). Completion of this certificate is required for admission to the Power Engineering master’s program.
Apply by April 1 for summer, June 1 for fall and Nov. 1 for spring and complete in 1–2 years.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked in the Top Ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs and among the Best Engineering Grad Schools by U.S. News & World Report.