Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management?
Elizabethtown College’s online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is designed to equip aspiring and current engineering and management professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in today's dynamic and complex business environment. This program focuses on developing strong leadership and innovation skills, becoming data-driven decision-makers, developing strong financial acumen, mastering project management principles, and gaining expertise in supply chain management within an engineering and management context.
This certificate can be completed in as little as one year, and all credits can be stacked into Etown’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Strategic Leadership (MSL) programs, providing a streamlined pathway to a master’s degree.
Program Outcomes:
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Lead and Innovate – Apply leadership principles to drive innovation, manage change, and solve complex challenges in complex organizational settings while considering ethical and social responsibilities.
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Leverage Data Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making – Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and effectively communicate data-driven insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Apply Financial Strategies for Business Growth – Master financial principles to assess risks, identify opportunities, and make data-informed decisions that ensure organizational sustainability and profitability in engineering management.
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Manage Complex Engineering Projects Efficiently – Plan, execute, and oversee engineering projects by optimizing resources, leading teams, and implementing change management strategies to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
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Optimize Supply Chains for Operational Excellence – Design and manage efficient supply chains by leveraging logistics, procurement, and inventory management strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
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Program Format
Elevate Your Engineering Management Expertise
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management empowers professionals to advance in their careers. The curriculum is aligned with industry needs and was developed in collaboration with industry leaders to focus on leadership, project management, data analytics, financial decision-making, and supply chain optimization. It ensures graduates are prepared to lead innovation within their organizations.
Students will engage in real-world case studies and experiential learning opportunities, connecting theory with practical application. Whether aspiring to a leadership position or seeking to enhance their current role, this certificate offers a competitive advantage in the current engineering landscape.
Understand Tuition Costs and Explore Scholarship Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is priced at $695 per credit. Scholarships and financial aid are available to make your Etown SGPS education even more affordable. Below are just a few of the scholarships and programs available to students:
- Alumni Scholarship: 15% tuition discount, available to Elizabethtown College alumni.
- Affinity Partner Scholarship: 15% discount, offered to employees of organizations partnered with Etown SGPS.
- Jay Fellowship Referral Program: This is a referral program that benefits both current students/alumni and prospective students. When a student or alum refers a new student, both the referrer and the referred student receive a complimentary credit for their program of interest.
- Additional Scholarships for Adult Learners: Discover scholarship opportunities designed to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals. View more information on Scholarships for Adult Learners.
Tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change annually.
Tuition & AidOnline Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management from Elizabethtown College requires 15 credit hours of academic work. Students must take at least 12 credits through Elizabethtown College to be awarded the graduate certificate.
Application Requirements & Process
To be eligible to apply to any of our graduate certificate programs you will need to:
- Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors).
- Have a minimum of three years of professional leadership/management experience.
- Contact or meet with our admissions staff for guidance and to find out more information.
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Complete the graduate application via the online portal which includes the submission of a $25 nonrefundable application fee, which is waived for Elizabethtown College graduates.
- You will need to request official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions you have attended and upload your current resume.
- Additionally, prepare a 1-2 page essay addressing your motivation for pursuing the graduate certificate, a statement of professional goals, and goals for the application of the graduate certificate to your professional life.
- After submitting your application, the SGPS Team will review it and make an admissions decision.
- If accepted, you will receive an initial offer letter via the applicant portal, which you must accept to proceed with matriculation.
- If there are any questions or concerns, the admissions team will contact you for further discussion.
- After successfully completing your Elizabethtown College graduate certificate, students may complete the Advance in Graduate Certificate or Degree form in the JayWeb student portal to apply to a future graduate certificate or graduate degree. Additional materials may be required, depending on the program of interest.
Etown seniors, alumni, and employees may be able to take advantage of our two-step, fast-tracked application process.
