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Professional development programs

Complete one of our certificates and be on the way to your Master's! Learn to think strategically, make impactful decisions, lead people and projects.

LOCATION

UW SEATTLE
In-person or Online

TIMES

Late Afternoons, Evenings, & Recorded Sessions

DURATION

9-24 Months

TOTAL COST

$14, 250 per certificate (ESTIMATED)

Professional programs

Master Of Industrial & Systems Engineering (MISE)

  • Gain expertise in systems thinking, leadership, and decision-making to drive complex projects.
  • Learn financial modeling, risk management, MBSE, and strategic project planning.
  • Evening, online, and recorded classes designed for working professionals.

Master Of Engineering in Leadership & Systems Innovation (MELS)

  • Pioneering, stackable master’s program for working professionals and full-time students.
  • Training in systems engineering, data analytics, and leadership for designing and managing advanced systems.
  • Expertise in technical leadership, project management, and socio-technical integration.

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics for Systems Operations (DASO)

  • Develop technical expertise in data-driven analysis and modeling of complex engineering systems
  • Apply machine learning, statistical inference, and optimization techniques to predict outcomes and allocate resources effectively under varying conditions.
  • Gain proficiency in experimental design and discrete event simulation for system analysis

Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering: Design & Analysis (SEDA)

  • Gain expertise in system requirements, functional modeling, and architecture for complex cyber-physical and socio-technical systems
  • Learn Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools, including simulation, for enhanced design and analysis
  • Understand supply chain management, global team building, and emerging supply-demand analytics for leadership in technical environments

Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Leadership (SEL)

  • Develop capabilities to manage complex technical projects, ensuring objectives are met and all moving parts are coordinated effectively
  • Lead diverse engineering teams with confidence, using model-based and data-driven decisions to drive projects to successful completion
  • Gain expertise in financial planning, marketing strategies, and conflict resolution to support organizational goals

Autumn 2027 applications are open! Deadline: Sep. 2, 2026

Easy application process. No references needed.

How to apply

Combine certificates across engineering disciplines

Combine Data Analytics for Systems Operations (DASO) with the Graduate Certificate in AI & Machine Learning for Engineering to earn a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Engineering- a future-focused degree designed for the data-driven engineer.Customize your graduate experience: combine one of our specialty certificates with a certificate from another engineering discipline to earn a Master of Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering.

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