Structural Engineering: Hazard Analysis Certificate

  • Programs Offered

    • Certificate
  • Delivery Options

    • Online

    • On-Campus
    • Accelerated
  • Credits

    • 9 credits
  • Timeline

    • One–three semesters

Master the Methods of Structural Safety

Besides ensuring functional efficiency, structural engineers must safeguard structures against hazards resulting from natural forces such as earthquakes and hurricanes, and dangerous materials in industrial settings. Get advanced knowledge in the theory and methods for identifying potential hazards along with the human and environmental impacts with the on-campus and online Structural Engineering: Hazard Analysis certificate.

Who is this Certificate For?

This certificate is for qualified professionals who want to enhance their skill set and can be a foundation to continue toward a graduate degree. It is also valuable for degree-seeking students looking to develop a concentration that gives them an edge in their career path.

What You Need to Know

The graduate certificate in Structural Engineering: Hazard Analysis program allows students to learn professional techniques for determining the risk of environmental load effects applied to structures. Acquire the skills to determine the loads applied to structures, including wind and earthquake ground motion and the likelihood of structural failure. Find out how to determine the risks associated with environmental loads to structures under static and dynamic loadings, including large deformation effects, post-yield behavior, and nonstandard and unusual geometries.

Admissions

To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or related degree. See complete admissions requirements.

Accelerated Option

Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate

Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.

Online Option

Accredited Courses, Convenience

Online learning at Michigan Tech provides greater flexibility and can fit around your busy schedule wherever you are. Upgrade or change your career path.

Prospective students can earn graduate certificate in Structural Engineering: Hazard Analysis fully online.

Credits

This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.

Contact

Graduate Director

Qingli Dai

Graduate Assistant

Angela Keranen

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.

Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. Our Graduate School offers over 125 certificates, master's, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.