Accelerate your engineering career with Michigan State University’s focused graduate certificates.
These specialized certificate programs deliver in-demand skills in just three courses (9 credits), helping you gain expertise in highly technical fields.
Certificate Programs
Secure and Connected Cyber-Physical Systems
Master the security and implementation of the networked systems that power our digital infrastructure. Prepare for advanced roles in cybersecurity, network optimization and secure system design.
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Semiconductor Manufacturing, Processing, and Devices
Position yourself at the forefront of the semiconductor revolution. Develop specialized skills in chip design, fabrication and advanced manufacturing processes in this rapidly growing field.
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Flexible Pathways to Success
Our certificates offer multiple routes to career advancement:
- Earn a certificate independently: Fast-track your career with specialized skills in just three courses.
- Add a certificate to your master’s: Current M.S. in ECE students can earn a certificate through elective choices with no additional time or cost.
- Start with a certificate, finish with a master’s: All 9 certificate credits can be directly applied to your M.S. in ECE when you’re ready to continue your education.
Key Benefits of MSU’s Online Engineering Certificates
- Flexible online learning: Balance your studies with professional and personal responsibilities.
- Expert faculty: Gain knowledge from experienced professors who are top researchers and experienced engineers.
- Professional development: Our targeted certificate curricula are focused on providing you with engineering expertise that addresses real-world industry issues.
- R1 research institution: MSU is a designated R1 research institution, meaning that you’ll be taught by some of the world’s best research experts and collaborate with driven, curious graduate students.
Ready To Advance Your Career?
Our enrollment specialists can help determine which certificate program best fits your goals and guide you through the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
A graduate certificate is a credential that develops focused expertise in a specific technical area. It requires only a few courses and less financial investment than a full degree program.
A master’s degree is a comprehensive graduate education that provides broad expertise across multiple areas of your chosen area of study. It typically takes two to three years to complete and involves a more substantial investment of time and resources.
Our engineering graduate certificates deliver specialized expertise in high-demand fields in just three courses. This focused credential enhances your resume, demonstrates commitment to professional growth and requires less time and money than a full master’s degree.
At MSU, an engineering certificate provides immediate career value while offering a pathway to your M.S. in ECE if you later decide to pursue a full degree.
Find information on financial aid and tuition prices on our tuition page.
Yes, the application process for graduate certificates is identical to the master’s degree application process. You’ll need to submit the same materials, which can be found on our admission page.
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