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.
3 + 1 courses in 3 semesters.
| Department | Materials Science and Engineering |
|---|---|
| Admissions requirement | BS degree in MSE or closely related discipline. |
| Contact | Doug Swenson |
| 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 |
| Already enrolled? | Speak with your advisor. |
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.
Electives
Take 9 credits of elective courses.
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.
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.
Teaching Statement
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.
Teaching Statement
Mr. Laitila teaches courses in crystallography, diffraction, and materials forensics.
Teaching Statement
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.
