Master of Science in Engineering
Earn your Master of Science in Engineering online at UW-Platteville
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Advance Your Career with an Online Master of Science in Engineering
Pursue a rewarding, high-earning career through the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Master of Science in Engineering. Applied learning is at the core of the program, which focuses on project-based experiences to give you the advantage for your next career move. Whether you are pursuing a specialization or seeking to move into a management role, earning your master’s in engineering through UW-Platteville is the best way to begin.
Tailor Your Master’s Degree with In-Demand Specializations
Customize your Master of Science in Engineering by selecting one of six emphasis areas.
- Applications in Engineering Management: Unleash your potential to lead and innovate in today's dynamic engineering landscape. This emphasis is designed to equip you with the skills to optimize complex supply chain ecosystems, implement Six Sigma and lean methodologies, and drive value with economic decision-making. You will position yourself as an engineering leader with expertise in advanced quality engineering techniques, management of human-activity systems, and data-driven continuous improvement strategies.
- Controls Systems: Take control of your future with our dynamic Control Systems Engineering course series. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance, this program will equip you with the skills to master control systems—from classic control techniques to advanced AI-driven control. You’ll learn how to model systems, design advanced controllers, and solve real-world problems. Using Neural Network Control and Fuzzy Control, you'll explore intelligent control strategies, learning how to optimize complex systems with AI-driven methods and manage uncertainty. Enhance your expertise and gain practical, high-demand skills that will help you stand out to employers.
- Power and Energy Systems: Equip your leadership role in power utilities, renewable energy, automation, and advanced electrical system design. This emphasis prepares you for advanced roles in power generation, distribution, and control. Gain expertise in electrical machines, power system analysis, digital control of power electronics, and smart grid technologies through hands-on simulation projects and real-world applications.
- Engineering Design: Transform your expertise and drive innovation while advancing your career. Design for the future by creating products that are highly manufacturable and intuitive to use, ergonomically optimized and cost-effective, and aligned with global industry standards. Lead in product innovation by implementing product development methodologies, integrating sustainability principles into every design phase, and addressing real-world challenges at the intersection of industry needs and societal impact.
- Structural and Geotechnical Engineering: Equip yourself with the in-demand skills necessary to excel in engineering fields that shape the structures of tomorrow. Advanced courses focus on reinforced concrete, structural steel design, foundation engineering, geosynthetics, and earth retaining structures. Gain practical skills in analyzing and designing structures using software and current design codes. Learn from industry experts to enhance your knowledge in dynamic loading, seismic design, sustainable practices, and more on-demand special topic courses: pre-stressed concrete, repair and strengthening, composite materials, and more.
- Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering: Gain expertise in aerospace engineering and complete an advanced degree to boost your career opportunities. After completing UCLA Extension’s Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Certificate, admitted graduate students will complete their Master of Science in Engineering degree with UW-Platteville.
The Master of Science in Engineering program lets you showcase your expertise by completing a capstone project or conducting impactful thesis research in your chosen emphasis area.
Study Anytime, Anywhere with 100% Online Flexibility
At UW-Platteville, flexibility and academic quality go hand-in-hand. Earning a master’s degree in engineering online allows you to fit classes into your busy schedule. Our fully online engineering master’s program is built to work around your real life without sacrificing quality. The program can be completed entirely online in as little as 18 months and specialized to your educational and workplace goals.
Tradition of Engineering Excellence
UW-Platteville is known for the academic strength and breadth of its engineering programs. In our online master’s in engineering, you’ll acquire practical experience that you can apply immediately to real-world engineering challenges. Your instructors will be experienced engineering professionals who bring a wealth of industry knowledge and academic excellence to the classroom.
Not Ready for a Full Degree? Start with a Certificate
UW-Platteville’s graduate certificates in engineering provide you with a credential to demonstrate your advanced knowledge and skills in a particular field.
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Management
- Structural/Geotechnical Engineering
Exciting Career Opportunities Await
With a master’s degree in engineering, you can position yourself for greater success, taking on more complex projects, leading teams, or entering new sectors. This degree empowers you to grow within your current organization or seek new opportunities across diverse industries. Potential career advancements include:
- Design engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Embedded system engineer
- Energy solutions performance engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Product engineer
- Program manager
- Quality engineer
- Software engineer
Invest in your success
At UW-Platteville, we believe that investing in your education is an investment in your future success. Our Master of Science in Engineering program offers exceptional value and flexibility, with options tailored to your chosen emphasis area.
Affordable Options
Transfer up to 12 credits to reduce both the time and cost of your degree. With financial aid, employer reimbursement, and professional credentials available, UW-Platteville’s online engineering master's degree offers flexibility and value, helping you succeed whether you’re advancing in your career or starting a new one.
Take Charge. Enroll Today!
Advance your career with UW-Platteville’s online Master of Science in Engineering. Our flexible engineering master’s programs, project-based curriculum, and expert faculty provide the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the business world.
“While attending UW-Platteville, I received nothing but support from some of the kindest and most intellectually-driven individuals I’ve met … I just want to give a genuine thank you to the university for creating that environment. I’m a firm believer that the environment you set is important for the success and growth of not just yourself, but also your team.” Christopher, graduate
A New Path to your Master of Science in Engineering
Earn your M.S. in Engineering through our new hybrid Executive Model. The Executive Model combines the flexibility of online learning with the additional benefits of in-person engagement with your faculty and peers. This innovative option features online coursework, a few in-person sessions each semester, and a dedicated cohort of individuals with whom you will complete the program. Learning with a cohort fosters collaboration, networking, and mutual support among peers from diverse industries. With the same high-caliber curriculum as our fully online program, this path is perfect for advancing your career while staying connected to industry trends. Applications are due May 16, 2025 for the first cohort, which begins May 27, 2025.
