The University of Kentucky College of Engineering is now offering online graduate certificates in power systems, structural engineering and manufacturing systems. The design and content of each fully online program is ideal for working professionals seeking to increase their knowledge base in a schedule-friendly way.
Power Systems
The online graduate certificate in power systems is designed to provide students with the core knowledge and latest advancements in analysis, modeling, operation, control, optimization and integration of renewable energies. In addition to being exposed to the various aspects of power systems theories, students will master the tools and techniques for planning, problem solving and operating power systems.
Yuan Liao, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the director of the program.
The deadline to apply for the fall semester is August 14, 2019. Apply here.
Structural Engineering
The online graduate certificate in structural engineering prepares students for career advancement by giving them core knowledge in prestressed concrete, steel structures and matrix structural analysis. The courses will be beneficial to civil engineering students and practicing structural engineers.
Issam Harik, Raymond-Blythe Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, is the director of the program.
The deadline to apply for the fall semester is August 14, 2019. Apply here.
Manufacturing Systems
The online graduate certificate in manufacturing systems is perfectly suited for students who are interested in pursuing graduate education in manufacturing systems engineering but are not quite ready to commit to UK’s fully online Manufacturing Systems Engineering master’s program. The certificate is structured as a four-course program that provides graduate-level qualifications for engineers and manufacturing professionals in industry. Learn about sustainability, global issues in manufacturing, ethics, leadership and more.
Fazleena Badurdeen, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is the director of the program.
The deadline to apply for the fall semester is August 15. Learn more here.
More online graduate certificates are scheduled to open for registration by spring 2020.