Engineering
- Overview
- Master of Engineering in Engine Systems
- Master of Engineering in Professional Practice
- Master of Engineering in Technical Japanese
- Technical Communication Certificate
- Courses
- Criteria for Satisfactory Progress
| Administrative Unit: | Engineering Professional Development |
| College/School: | College of Engineering |
| Admitting Plans: | M.Engr. |
| Degrees Offered: | M.Engr. |
| Official Options: | Engine Systems (M.Engr.); Professional Practice (M.Engr.); Technical Japanese (M.Engr.) |
| Specializations: | Master of Engineering in Engine Systems; Master of Engineering in Professional Practice; Master of Engineering in Technical Japanese |
| Minors and Certificates: | Technical Communication Certificate |
Faculty: Professors O'Leary (chair), Davis (director of M.Engr. Technical Japanese); Faculty Associates Ashford (director of M.Engr. Engine Systems), Pferdehirt (director of M.Engr. Professional Practice)
Overview
The Department of Engineering Professional Development (EPD) offers the online master of engineering with options in engine systems, professional practice and technical Japanese, and a graduate certificate program in technical communication. In addition to credit instruction, the department provides continuing education courses to practicing professionals. Each year more than 20,000 engineers and technical professionals from across the United States update their knowledge through the department's short courses, seminars, custom courses, and distance learning offerings.
Master of Engineering in Engine Systems
The master of engineering in engine systems (MEES) degree is the only online engineering master's degree focused on internal combustion engine development. This interactive, Web-based program provides internal combustion engine engineers with a broad base of skills in:
- Dynamics and design
- Material science and fluid mechanics
- Electronics and control
- Global teamwork
The MEES program is tailored for working engineers, offering:
- An online platform accessible to you from anywhere in the world
- Flexible learning times
- Courses and projects that apply immediately to real-world work
- A supportive structure that keeps you on track
A small cohort of students is selected each year; admission requirements for engineers interested in applying are:
- B.S. degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale where 4.0 = A)
This 27-credit program spans seven semesters, or three-and-a-half years. Students are required to attend a one-week residency on the UW-Madison campus each year of the program. For details, please contact Dr. Sandra Ashford, program director, at 608-890-2026; ashford@epd.engr.wisc.edu; see also mees.engr.wisc.edu.
Master of Engineering in Professional Practice
The master of engineering in professional practice (MEPP) is a two-year online engineering master's degree program designed to give experienced engineers from all disciplines the tools and capabilities to be more effective engineering leaders. Students gain technical proficiency in:
- Project management
- Business operations
- Communications
- Quality management
- Applied statistics
- Computer-based problem solving
- International engineering practices
MEPP is tailored for working engineers, offering:
- An online platform accessible to you from anywhere in the world
- Flexible learning times
- Courses and projects that apply immediately to real-world work
- A supportive structure that keeps you on track
A cohort of 30 students begins in June each year. Candidates must complete 26 credits in 10 required courses. The degree may be earned by engineers who have a B.S. degree in engineering from an ABET-approved program, a GPA of 3.0 (on a scale where 4.0 = A), and four years of post-baccalaureate work experience in engineering. Interested applicants with B.S. degrees in related fields should contact the director of student services for more specific admission information at 608-262-0133 or meppapply@epd.engr.wisc.edu. For further details about the program, contact Wayne Pferdehirt, program director, at 608-265-2361, wppferde@wisc.edu, or see the MEPP Web site.
Master of Engineering in Technical Japanese
The master of engineering in technical Japanese (METJ) provides the necessary skills and knowledge to interact effectively with Japanese counterparts in the technical or business arena. This degree program begins in the fall of each year. To obtain the degree, candidates must complete at least 24 credits of approved course work (beyond a B.S. degree) in technical Japanese, Japanese language, and technology development in Japan. Students with a bachelor's degree other than a bachelor of science must provide transcript evidence of the completion of a minimum of 16 semester credits of undergraduate courses in science or engineering in order to be admitted to this degree program. All applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA from their undergraduate institution (where 4.0 = A).
All courses are offered regularly to students on the UW-Madison campus, and are also offered at a distance. Students must complete EPD 374/375. Other courses may be selected by the student from the list of approved courses. At least 6 credits must be in courses numbered 500 or higher. No more than 6 credits of independent study (EPD 699) are allowed. Because at least four courses will be offered each semester, it is possible to complete the degree in one academic year. For questions concerning the curriculum or the application process, contact Professor James L. Davis, program director, at 608-262-4810, jdavis@engr.wisc.edu; see also the METJ Web site.
Technical Communication Certificate
The technical communication certificate provides an opportunity for students to complement their graduate programs with a concentration in communication courses. Because engineers are frequently called upon to communicate with customers, the public, and agency representatives, strong communication skills are essential. The technical communication certificate is a 24-credit program.
Prerequisites are EPD 155 (2 credits), L Sc Com 100, Com Arts 100, English 100, ILS 200 (3 credits), or the equivalent (some students place out of this requirement); four courses (12-credit minimum) in science and/or engineering, including at least one intermediate-level course; three courses (9-credit minimum) in humanities, social sciences, and/or foreign languages.
To earn the certificate, the following requirements must be met: 9 credits of technical proficiency courses, including one course each from mathematics/statistics, computer science, and management/economics/business (from approved list); 15 credits in technical communication courses, including 5 credits of required courses from EPD and 10 credits of elective courses from an approved list. Students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average in technical communication courses and complete the program within five years of admittance.
For more information:
Department of Engineering Professional Development: epd.engr.wisc.edu
Master of Engineering in Engine Systems:: mees.engr.wisc.edu
Master of Engineering in Professional Practice:: mepp.engr.wisc.edu
Master of Engineering in Technical Japanese: metj.engr.wisc.edu
Master of Engineering in Engine Systems or in Professional
Practice: Department of Engineering Professional Development, 800-462-0876; custserv@epd.engr.wisc.edu
Master of Engineering in Technical Japanese: Professor James L. Davis, B100 Biochemistry Building, Madison, WI 53706; jdavis@engr.wisc.edu
Technical Communication Certificate: Laura Grossenbacher, M1050 Engineering Centers Building, 1500 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI 53706; grossenb@engr.wisc.edu
Application instructions for each program:
Gary Henderson, Director of Student Services, 608-262-0133; henderson@epd.engr.wisc.edu
MEES Program: meesapply@epd.engr.wisc.edu
MEPP Program: meppapply@epd.engr.wisc.edu
METJ Program: jdavis@engr.wisc.edu