E-BUSFDN-C - Business Foundations for Engineers Certificate

The Master of Engineering Management Program sponsors a Business Foundations for Engineers graduate certificate. This standalone, credit-bearing program provides experienced STEM professionals with a foundational business education in a technical context. The certificate program enables working technical professionals to cultivate a competitive advantage by building skills in the domains of marketing, finance, management, and law. The Business Foundations for Engineers graduate certificate is designed for working professionals and requires completion of the four core EGRMGMT online courses (12.0 course credits).

Admissions Policies and Practices

The certificate program is open to all qualified applicants worldwide. Students who have passed Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Statistics, or other math course beyond Calculus II among other technical electives during their undergraduate coursework will be best prepared for the academic rigor of the certificate program.

Applications are accepted for the certificate program for both the fall and spring semesters. Admission to the Business Foundations for Engineers Graduate Certificate Program requires the following:

• a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution (transcripts required, including an estimated GPA and a grade scale);

• statement of purpose;

• résumé;

• two recommendations;

• English Language Testing (TOEFL or IELTS): official results required (international applicants only);

• a nonrefundable application fee of $75 USD to be paid via credit card; and

• an interview.

Application Deadlines

Students apply in accordance with existing application deadlines for the campus and online MEM programs.

Students who enroll and successfully complete the certificate requirements will have the option to subsequently apply for the Master of Engineering Management Online Program (MEM Online) within four years and use their certificate courses (12.0 course credits) toward the degree (30.0 course credits) as long as they earn a grade of B or better in each class. Certificate holders who apply to MEM Online will additionally be required to provide GRE scores and complete all course requirements for the degree (e.g., four electives, two internship courses, and three on-campus residencies in Durham, NC). International applicants please note that this stand-alone certificate program does not qualify students for US visa sponsorship.

Website: memp.pratt.duke.edu/certificate