Professional Science Management Certificates

Professional Science Management Certificate

The Professional Science Management Certificate is for students in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines who wish to develop their professional skills to ensure greater success in the workplace.

A total of 13 credits is required for the completion of the certificate. The courses emphasize leadership skills, business and project management, ethics and legal principles, communication skills and team-building skills. Students will develop these skills through coursework and workshops, as well as internships and group projects in employer-based settings.

Professional Science Master's Certificate in Biomedical Anthropology

This Professional Science Master's Certificate is designed for graduate students pursuing master鈥檚 degrees in biomedical anthropology. Through applied and interdisciplinary work, the professional skills of students are strengthened to ensure greater success in the workplace.

A total of 43 credits is required to complete the master鈥檚 degree in biomedical anthropology, and 13 credits in professional skills courses are required to receive the certificate. This 鈥減lus鈥 component moves beyond the traditional master鈥檚 degree in biomedical anthropology to include leadership skills, business and project management, ethics and legal principles, communication skills and team-building skills. Students will develop these skills through coursework and workshops, as well as internships and group projects in employer-based settings.

Professional Science Master's Certificate in Materials Science and Engineering

This Professional Science Master's Certificate is designed for graduate students pursuing master鈥檚 degrees in materials science and engineering. Through applied and interdisciplinary coursework, these students are expected to strengthen their professional skills to better position themselves for success in the workplace.

A total of 30 credits is required to complete the master鈥檚 degree in materials science and engineering, and 13 credits in professional skills courses are required to receive the certificate. This "plus" component moves beyond the training of a traditional master's degree in materials science and engineering. It emphasizes leadership skills, business and project management, ethics and legal principles, communication skills and team-building skills. Students will acquire these professional skills through coursework and workshops, as well as internships and group projects in employer-based settings.

Professional Science Master's Certificate in Cartography and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

This Professional Science Master's Certificate is designed for graduate students pursuing master鈥檚 degrees in geography (with specializations in cartography and Geographical Information Systems [GIS]). Through applied and interdisciplinary coursework, these students are expected to strengthen their professional skills to better position themselves for success in the workplace.

A total of 40 credits is required to complete the master鈥檚 degree in geography (from the cartography and GIS track), and 13 credits in professional skills courses are required to receive the certificate. This "plus" component moves beyond the training of a traditional master's degree in geography. It emphasizes leadership skills, business and project management, ethics and legal principles, communication skills and team-building skills. Students will acquire these professional skills through coursework and workshops, as well as internships and group projects in employer-based settings.