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As more technology-based processes become automated, automation engineers and controllers are in high demand to increase business and production efficiency, and are invaluable employees. Take advantage of this cross-disciplinary program in the chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering fields. Envision a career in energy, auto or food manufacturing, robotics and more. Further your analysis, programming and communication skills while maintaining your current role, as this graduate certificate program is flexible for busy, working professionals.
Quick facts
Official name
Graduate certificate in automation engineering and PLCCampus
Program type
Graduate certificateAcademic home
College of Engineering and Computing | Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionCredit hours
12Estimated cost
$14,400.00Military credit hours
12Military estimated cost
$9,540.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Graduate certificates give students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in a particular discipline, learn the latest in developing fields, and stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge within a field of study.
Program structure
This program is 100% online: no campus visits required.
Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one class per semester and finish the program in two years.
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
2 yearsTypical course load
1 class per semesterPathway to a master's degree
Are you a working professional who wants to earn your master's degree? Start in a graduate certificate program. This graduate certificate was designed as a pathway to an electrical engineering MS.
The admission requirements are more relaxed and credit earned will count toward your degree. Once you successfully earn your graduate certificate, you can continue with the corresponding master's degree without having to take the GRE. Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply.
Accreditation
Missouri University of Science and Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Faculty spotlight
Areas of interest: Cyber-physical systems, critical infrastructure protection, simulation and analytical modeling of complex networked systems, system and information assurance, networked systems for remote structural health monitoring.