Online Education for Working Professionals
Apply the Processing-Structure-Properties-Performance paradigm of the MSE discipline.
Analyze and design new and emerging materials.
The program of study provides a basic understanding behind the development and optimization
of materials. Apply thermodynamic and kinetic principles to design the material's
chemistry. Learn the manufacturing processes required to develop specific material
microstructures and functionalities. Become an asset in material and product development,
manufacturing, and design through the fundamentals of materials science and engineering.
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How to Apply
3 + 1 courses in 3 semesters.
Length |
3 + 1 courses in 2-3 semesters |
Effort |
3 hours per credit per week |
Each course |
3 credits, 1 credit |
Total credits |
9 + 1 |
Course type |
Online or on-campus |
Modality |
Watch class recordings on demand |
Cost |
Based on credits and course type |
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Curriculum
Progress quickly with a compact curriculum. Work with the program advisor to select
courses that fit your interests and prerequisite skills.
Prerequisites
Check your preparation. Students with degrees in the physical sciences (engineering,
physics, chemistry) are encouraged to apply.
Required Course
Take a 1-credit required course.
MSE 5970 - Special Topics - Graduate Materials Science and Engineering
Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering at the Graduate level.
- Credits:
variable to 4.0;
Repeatable to a Max of 8
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Permission of instructor required;
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Electives
Take 9 credits of elective courses.
MSE 5110 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics I
Solution thermodynamics and application to phase equilibria. Driving force for phase transformations. Chemical thermodynamics applied to materials processing. Corrosion and oxidation of metals. Applications to engineering situations.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
MSE 5120 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics II
The kinetics of liquid-to-solid and solid-to-solid phase transformations. Diffusion-controlled phase transformations, including nucleation, growth, coarsening, spinodal decomposition, eutectic and eutectoid transformations, cellular transformations, and massive transformations. Martensitic transformations.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 5100 or MSE 5110
MSE 5130 - Crystallography & Diffraction
Crystallographic concepts and diffraction analyses in materials science.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
MSE 5140 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Deformation-related physical behaviors of materials in the mathematical framework of tensor analysis. Material symmetry and tensor property. Stress, strain, and elastic constitutive relation. Non-elastic strain, thermomechanical, electromechanical, and magnetomechanical behaviors.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Typical Schedule
The minimum completion time is two semesters. Here is a typical schedule.
Fall |
Spring |
MSE 5110 and/or MSE 5140 |
MSE 5970 MSE 5120 and/or MSE 5130 |
Application Process and Admissions Requirements
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out
our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required
for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.
Graduate School Admissions Process
Applying to the Graduate School is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts, test scores, or letters needed to start). The application
process involves three easy steps.
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Graduate School Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:
- have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
- be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous
degree and your scholastic record.
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Program Specific Requirements
Program Specific
- Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0
scale
- GMAT/GRE: Not required
- Preferred major: Bachelor's Degree in Material Science Engineering, or closely related
field
International Students
- TOEFL: Recommended Score of 79 iBT
- IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 6.5
Admissions Decisions
Made on a rolling basis.
Prospective Students
- Prospective students and non-degree seeking students interested in obtaining a graduate
certificate must apply to the certificate program using the online application.
- Accelerated certificate options exist for current Michigan Tech undergraduate students in good standing and have
achieved at least junior-level standing or recent bachelor’s graduates of Michigan
Tech (less than two years).
- The number of credits earned prior to admission that can be counted are restricted.
Current Graduate Students
- Current Michigan Tech graduate students who are in a degree program do not need to formally apply. Current students must still submit the appropriate degree schedule in order to complete the certificate.
International Student Requirements
International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.
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Interested in taking a single, online course? Enroll as a non-degree seeking student.
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Propose and/or design new materials based on structure-property correlations
- Propose and/or design processing based on processing-structure correlations
- Predict material structure based on fundamental principles of material thermodynamics
and kinetics
Michigan Tech was founded in 1885.
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and widely respected
by fast-paced industries, including automotive development, infrastructure, manufacturing,
and aerospace. Michigan Tech graduates deliver on rapid innovation and front-line
research, leaning into any challenge with confidence.
The College of Engineering fosters excellence in education and research.
We set out as the Michigan Mining School in 1885 to train mining engineers to better
operate copper mines. Today, more than 60 percent of Michigan Tech students are enrolled
in our 17 undergraduate and 29 graduate engineering programs across nine departments.
Our students and curriculum embrace the spirit of hard work and fortitude our founders
once had. Our online graduate courses are the same, robust classes taken by our doctorate
and masters candidates, taught directly by highly regarded faculty, with outstanding
support from staff. We invite working professionals to join these courses, bring their
own experience and challenges as part of the discussion. Leverage the national reputation
of Michigan Tech to advance your career in tech leadership.
Online Certified Instructors
Meet the online certified instructors. Students have the flexibility to review class
recordings later.
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Dr. Hackney teaches on topics of corrosion, environmental effects, and vehicle battery cells and systems.
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Dr. Jin teaches courses in materials processing, mechanical behavior of materials, and transmission electron microscopy.
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Mr. Laitila teaches courses in crystallography, diffraction, and materials forensics.
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Dr. Swenson teaches about thermodynamics, kinetics, design of microstructure, advanced physical metallurgy, and introductory materials science and engineering.
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Dr. Wang teaches courses in materials science and engineering, advanced computational materials science, thermodynamics and kinetics, and crystallography and diffraction.
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