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Extend Your
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UH’s Cullen College of Engineering offers fully online graduate and certificate programs, built for working engineers and taught by award-winning faculty — designed to solve global challenges and advance your career in fields like data science and subsea engineering.

Overview

The fully online graduate and certificate programs from the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston have been designed specifically for working engineers and developed by the same award-winning faculty as our on-campus programs. With curriculum devised to find solutions to the world’s most pressing problems and engineered to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market, our innovative, online programs are offered in areas ranging from data science to subsea engineering. Our mission is to provide meaningful learning experiences to advance the state of knowledge with pioneering research and scholarly work while helping students develop skills to assume leadership positions.

Select from the following graduate degree and certificate programs.

Graduate Degrees

Online MS in Biomedical Engineering

Designed to develop leadership in academia, government, and industry nationally and globally, our biomedical engineering graduate program focuses on neural, cognitive and rehabilitation engineering. Learn from distinguished faculty who share a passion for teaching and mentoring students. Our program is designed to meet the demands of the dynamic and ever-changing global healthcare economy with opportunities for multi-institutional collaboration and research.

 

Online Master of Chemical Engineering

Learn to develop techniques and processes that convert chemicals and raw materials into everyday products such as, plastics, food and pharmaceuticals. Our program focuses on the link between chemistry and engineering in order to create products and substances that improve lives. Develop the knowledge, technical skills, and job market relevance to succeed in the high-demand field of chemical engineering.


Online MS in Civil Engineering

Learn to produce the facilities upon which modern life depends, such as roads, bridges, airports and the infrastructure required for access to clean water. Develop a sound understanding of engineering fundamentals with curriculum that is focused on design, construction, management and operation, and taught online by the same faculty that teaches on-campus.


Online Master of Computer and Systems Engineering

Learn to design state-of-the-art hardware and software systems that include computing, communications and networking, control functions, sensing, and signal processing. Students will learn and work with award-winning faculty to conduct cutting-edge research and collaborate with industry to solve real-world challenges.


Online MS in Electrical Engineering

Learn through advanced instruction, the technical and business expertise needed to meet the increased industry demand for highly skilled professionals in power and energy systems. Designed with a focus on market applications and the global industrial workplace, our program was developed at the request of industry. Gain a solid foundation on economic profit, safety, health and environmental advancements with curriculum on topics including industrial power system engineering, design criteria, material procurement, manufacturing and management.


Online MS in Engineering Management

Gain a solid foundation of engineering and management theories, concepts, tools, practices and procedures required to be successful in leading and managing across industries. The MS in Engineering Management was created to bridge the gap between engineering and technological problem-solving abilities of engineers with administrative skills for leading the operations of today\’s complex systems. Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to manage functions across manufacturing, service and technology organizations.


Online Master of Mechanical Engineering

Learn from industry-leading faculty and gain an educational experience grounded in the engineering sciences. Our program focuses on producing professionals capable of systemically applying engineering sciences to solve real-world problems. The Master of Mechanical Engineering is a non-thesis degree program which provides students with a depth of knowledge in select areas of mechanical engineering along with broader knowledge in other engineering fields, science, business or law topics. This program was designed for working professionals seeking to expand technical skills and advance employment opportunities.


Online MS in Mechanical Engineering

Learn from industry-leading faculty and gain an educational experience grounded in the engineering sciences. Our program focuses on producing professionals capable of systemically applying engineering sciences to solve real-world problems. The MS in Mechanical Engineering program encompasses advanced study and research in the areas of applied mechanics, control of dynamical systems, materials science, thermal and fluid sciences and biomedical engineering.


Online Master of Petroleum Engineering

With an emphasis on curriculum that bridges the gap between online learning and real-world applications, our program prepares students to address the challenges of the world's energy needs. Learn from award-winning faculty through innovative learning experiences, research opportunities and professional development.

Graduate Certificate Programs

Online Certificate in Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering

Extend your career and gain a better understanding of petroleum engineering with this innovative certificate program. Our program is designed for professionals currently working in other engineering specializations and seeking a basic understanding of petroleum and reservoir engineering.


Online Certificate in Process Safety Engineering

Learn the skills required for engineers to understand and implement safety techniques in process and energy related industries with our three-course certificate program. Gain the expertise needed to meet the increased industry demand for highly skilled professionals in safety engineering.


Online Certificate Unconventional Energy Sources

Designed for working engineers, our program is a specialized certification to meet the current demands of the oil industry. Gain a better understanding of the exploitation and performance of unconventional resources, online and on your time.

Technology Division Overview

The fully online graduate programs from the Technology Division at the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston have been designed to provide relevant educational programs and to produce graduates that are of value to industry. Our programs have been developed by the same industry leading faculty as our on-campus programs and are geared to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. With curriculum devised to fit the lives of busy professionals, our innovative, online graduate programs are conducive to balancing educational goals with work and life.

Online Technology Graduate Degrees

Online MS in Construction Management

Develop the knowledge, technical skills, and job market relevance to succeed in your professional career in Construction Management. Learn current theories through training in advanced topic areas such as risk analysis, sustainability, information management and quality management. Our program also provides opportunities to gain hands-on, practical skills in project management, contract administration, scheduling and estimating. Skills that will help you stand out with employers.


Online MS in Cybersecurity

Recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education programs by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency, our program connects theory and experiential learning to equip technology professionals with the skills to lead and manage a variety of security solutions. Gain the knowledge and key skills to protect and defend information systems across a variety of industries and institutions.


Online MS in Engineering Technology

The Online MS in Engineering Technology is a fully online program available with specializations in the following tracks: Biotechnology, Computational Health Informatics, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Network Communications. Learn more about each of our unique tracks below:

  • Biotechnology track - Gain knowledge and experience to conduct and supervise research related to the development of biotechnology.
  • Computational Health Informatics track - Engage with engineering technology faculty in the discovery of emerging trends in healthcare technology.
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology track - Gain expertise in the design and analysis of mechanical systems with comprehensive teaching and leading-edge research experience.
  • Network Communications track - Develop the knowledge and skills in networking fundamentals, security, management protocols and algorithms in preparation for leadership positions across a variety of industries.

Online MS in Foresight

Through a wide range of theoretical and practical models, learn to become a professional futurist and enter an emerging field that examines the sources, patterns and causes of change to anticipate and prepare for the future.


Online MS in Global Retailing

Gain deeper insights into consumer behavior, data analytics, profitability, financial models and channel strategies with a program that goes beyond theory to provide practical applications and learning experiences.


Online MS in Mechanical Engineering Technology

The Master of Science in Engineering Technology – Mechanical Engineering Technology program builds upon ABET- accredited mechanical bachelor’s degrees and related fields, providing students with highly developed expertise in the design and analysis of mechanical systems. The program provides an integrated multi-disciplinary program designed to prepare individuals with practical and theoretical skills in technology that focus on applied mechanical engineering. This relationship facilitates the translation of research findings to meet current industry needs.


Online MS in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology

Gain advanced preparation in logistics, transportation, sales, procurement and inventory management. Our program is focused on learning experiences in distribution evaluation, distribution strategies and procurement strategies and will prepare students for leadership roles within leading organizations.


Online MS in Technology Project Management

Learn to develop, deploy and manage complex projects across various industries such as finance, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, construction, healthcare, energy and software development. Apply the knowledge, tools and skills that top employers are looking for when hiring project managers.