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Graduate Online Programs
Degrees Available: Graduate
Online Engineering Programs & Certificates In today’s job market, building relevant skills and knowledge is imperative to creating and maintaining a competitive edge. Learn from leaders in the field through an online program from Speed School. It provides you with flexibility to learn, even with a busy work schedule.
Choose a program that best fits your career path and prepares you to stand out in your organization, achieve your goals, and inspire others around you to succeed.
A leader in online education The University of Louisville is a nationally recognized metropolitan research university with a commitment to liberal arts and sciences and to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our diverse community of learners. Our online programs are consistently ranked as some of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
At the J.B. Speed School of Engineering, our online engineering programs connect you with many learning opportunities that can add value to your professional advancement and personal development.
Our graduates are building the future. You could be, too. Engineers work every day to solve real issues and problems with creative, innovative solutions. If you’re passionate about using technical skills to make a difference, the time to start or continue your education is now!
Why J.B. Speed School?
Gain specialized knowledge and skills to help advance your career and increase your earnings
Join a nationally recognized engineering school
Learn from award-winning faculty comprised of active experts in the field of engineering
Take advantage of opportunities to network with other professionals around the globe
Experience the flexibility and convenience of 100% online education
Get started today! Complete our request for information and learn more about our online degree and certification programs, admission requirements, financial aid, available courses, and career options.
Online Master’s Degree Programs
The Master of Engineering in Engineering Management online program is designed for experienced professionals who have earned a bachelor’s in a related scientific area and want to develop superior skills in managing complex engineering projects, products, and services.
Program Highlights
Apply with no GRE completion required
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Begin when you’re ready with 5 start dates per year (Fall, Spring or Summer admission available)
Complete your degree in as little as 1 – 2 years with only 10 required courses and 8-week terms
Gain skills to help increase your earnings and pursue management positions
Network with other engineers/working professionals from around the world
Earn a Six Sigma Black Belt certification as part of the program
The ways in which civil engineers contribute to improving lives around the globe are endless. The Master of Science in Civil Engineering online program is designed to help civil engineers stay ahead of changes in the industry.
Program Highlights
Learn about industry trends and gain the technical knowledge for advancement in an aggressive employment marketplace
Experience an innovative curriculum and award-winning faculty
Skip the GRE or GMAT – not required for admission
Complete the 30-credit hour program in just 2 years
Acquire knowledge that helps you stay up-to-date on licensure standards and requirements.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s in civil engineering to be admitted into this program.
Demand for knowledgeable professionals in the field of computer and data science is always increasing. The Master of Science in Computer Science online program provides professionals having a strong technical background with advanced credentials to distinguish themselves in the field.
Program Highlights
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Build your strength in computer science foundations, software, and analytics
Apply with no GRE or GMAT scores – not required for admission
Use your electives to develop expertise and earn a certificate in data science or cybersecurity
Complete the 30-credit hour program in just 2 years
The online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is designed for engineering professionals with some field experience who are looking to advance their careers with in-depth, focused expertise in electrical engineering.
Program Highlights
Develop a broad industry-level knowledge foundation and specialized expertise to advance your career in a sector with increasing growth potential (bls.gov projects a job growth of 7% nationwide through 2029).
Skip the GRE/GMAT—not required for admission.
Enrich your practical experience with theoretical knowledge combined with hands-on labs.
Take advantage of a fully online program—designed to fit your life with 24/7 access to classes and coursework completed when it’s right for you.
Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials, industry experience and a strong commitment to applied research.
Pay the same affordable tuition as traditional in-state students no matter where you are around the globe.
The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering online program is designed for working professionals across a variety of industry backgrounds looking to expand their technical engineering skills, as well as business understanding, and prepare to lead a diverse team—all through convenient, on-your-schedule, online courses.
Program Highlights
Advance your engineering career in industries such as healthcare, supply chain, manufacturing, automotive, entertainment, banking, insurance and more.
Customize your degree to match your career goals: increase your depth of knowledge in one specialized area (by taking 3 or more focused courses) or your breadth of knowledge (taking 1-2 courses in various areas).
Enrich your practical experience with theoretical knowledge and state-of-the-art techniques.
Take advantage of 100% online classes, with access to coursework anytime, anywhere.
Complete the 10 required courses in as quickly as 1.5 – 2 years; all courses are 3 credit hours and taught over 8-week terms.
Choose your own pace and take advantage of 6 starting terms each year.
Work with the MSIE department to devise a Plan of Study (PoS) that fits your educational needs and meets your prescribed timeframe.
Pay the same affordable tuition as traditional in-state students no matter where you are around the globe.
Enhance opportunities to advance on the technical management ladder with this degree.
The online master’s in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering (MESE) is designed for professionals within the field of materials and energy science wanting to significantly advance their careers and develop the skill set needed to support and implement new energy technologies.
Program Highlights
Apply with no GRE or GMAT scores – not required for admission
Gain expertise and highly-marketable skills in areas including solar energy conversion, energy storage, biofuels and biomass conversion, solar fuels, materials characterization, and advanced energy materials.
Develop advanced-level knowledge in key materials and energy science areas.
Understand and effectively communicate about contemporary materials and energy science and engineering topics.
Join a top Engineering school (as ranked by U.S. News & World Report) and learn from faculty with extensive applied experience.
Complete your degree in just 1 year with 15-week terms, or enroll as a part-time student and move through the program at a pace that works for you.
Lead Data Scientist for a large company, Adam Rood wanted to formalize his working knowledge and expertise in the computer science and data science fields. Juggling his work responsibility, family and hobbies, he decided the best place to do that was with an online program at UofL.
Learn to use artificial intelligence technologies to improve patient care and find innovative solutions to medical challenges
Gain the ability to analyze biomedical data through modeling and computational tools, such as machine learning and deep learning.
Take 1-3 courses at a time and complete your certificate in just 2 semesters (15 week terms). Summer terms are shorter.
Connect and network with other professionals across the biomedical industry.
Courses in the program may partially satisfy graduate degree requirements.
Take advantage of 100% online format with access to courses anywhere, anytime and on any device or attend in the traditional classroom format.
Know how to monitor and identify cyber criminals. The online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity program is designed for advanced computer professionals who wish to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the fast-changing field of cybersecurity, as well as students majoring in other disciplines who want to gain knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.
Program Highlights
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Complete this 12-credit hour program in less than 1 year
Learn from leaders in data science, data warehousing, and data analysis
Become an important part of the university’s Cyber Security Initiative
The online Graduate Certificate in Data Science program strives to meet the need for trained professionals in the interdisciplinary field of data science and was developed by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and the Department of Mathematics faculty.
Program Highlights
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Complete this 18-credit hour program in 1 year
Learn from leaders in data science, data warehousing, and data analysis
Apply these credentials to a career in IT, statistics and data analysis, direct marketing, sales management, financial management, business analysis, or project management
Professionals with a B.S. in Civil Engineering will find the online Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering program especially useful if they received a job assignment that requires knowledge in structural engineering and if they need additional skills for the field.
Program Highlights
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Complete this 12-credit hour program in less than 1 year
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Complete this 12-credit hour program in less than 1 year
Apply any credits earned during your certificate program toward UofL’s online Master or Science in Civil Engineering (must apply and be admitted to the master’s program separately)
The online Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma is designed for professionals who are ready to advance their potential as industry leaders through industry-proven techniques and expertise in process improvement.
Program Highlights
Maximize your earning potential–professionals with a Six Sigma certification can earn salaries exceeding $107k and are among the highest-paid professionals in the world (sixsigmaofficial.com).
Develop and perfect your abilities in process improvement and advance your leadership potential through industry-perfected techniques and expertise.
Take advantage of the flexibility and convenience of 100% online classes, 8-week courses, and 24/7 access to learning tools.
Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials, industry experience and a strong commitment to applied research.
Skip the test–no GRE/GMAT is required for admission.
Begin when you’re ready with 6 starts per year (Fall, Spring or Summer admission available).
The 9 credit hours from the Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma can be applied toward the 30-credit-hour Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management!
The online certificates in Structural Engineering and Transportation Engineering at UofL set you up for career advancement through specialized expertise in these focused areas of civil engineering--without the commitment of a master’s program.
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