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Are you a practicing engineer who wants to work in advanced manufacturing? If so, this certificate will help you get there. Start building the specialized knowledge you need to pursue new opportunities and move into a rapidly evolving field.
After completing this certificate, you will have a greater body of knowledge that translates directly into a career in advanced manufacturing. Industrial engineers seeking to move up should consider this program as an avenue for professional development. Or, if you already work as an engineer in another sector, this program can help you transition into the manufacturing sector.
This online program allows you to earn your graduate certificate from a respected, regionally accredited public research university in Colorado without traveling to a campus. Balance your academic studies with your career, family, and personal obligations. Although this program is entirely online, you will still have opportunities to interact closely with both your instructors and peers.
Start on a path towards earning your master’s by earning a graduate certificate first. Completion of this certificate may count toward credit hours required for completion of CSU’s Advanced Manufacturing Master’s Degree after formal admission. However, successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.
This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn more than one certificate, but a given course may be counted only in one certificate.
Program Total Credits: 9
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Fall semester | May 15 |
| Spring semester | November 1 |
Start your application online and upload materials directly into the online system. You can save your progress and return any time.
Apply Now*If you do not meet minimum requirements, please contact engr-me_graduate@Mail.colostate.edu to get your transcripts/credentials evaluated before formally applying for the program. Depending on academic background, students without a bachelor's degree in engineering may also be required to take additional courses. Please use the following email subject line: ME Online – Admission Inquiry – YOUR NAME.
Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.
Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary) Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
GRE test scores are not required, but may be submitted if you feel these will strengthen your application. Submit official GRE General Test scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075, leave the department code blank). Scores are typically received by the University 4-6 weeks after your testing date.
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and promptly notify you of their decision.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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