ATHENS, OH
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OHIO UNIVERSITY
Online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership
Build on your technical expertise today to meet tomorrow’s challenges
Overview
It takes more than a title to be a leader — it also takes the right skills. Ohio University’s online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership can help you develop those skills. Multiply your leadership effectiveness by learning to communicate expertly and make sound business decisions from experienced leaders. Challenge yourself to think at a higher level so your team can perform at one.
OHIO knows you didn’t become an engineer to watch things happen. You became one to make things happen. Gain the skills to make a greater impact by choosing OHIO’s online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership — geared toward your professional goals.
- 100% online coursework
- Earn your graduate certificate in as few as eight months
- No GRE or GMAT required
- Personal support team and leadership experience opportunities
- Earn credits that can be applied toward a Master of Engineering Management degree
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Why this program?
At the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, you’ll develop the tools needed to move into an engineering organization’s leadership positions, whether you’re a chemical, electrical, civil, or mechanical engineer. You’ll gain an advanced understanding of engineering-centric leadership skills and prepare for the next stage of your career. Take courses in engineering leadership, communication, and finance that can grow your ability to direct cross-functional teams and find solutions to the challenges your organization faces.
The online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership is one of OHIO’s four online Master of Engineering Management certificates. This group of certificates strengthens your knowledge and skills in specialized areas. Each certificate is more focused than a full degree, which means you’ll graduate with in-demand expertise.
Earn an online Master of Engineering Management certificate in one or more of these areas:
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Leadership
- Lean Six Sigma
- Engineering Analytics
What makes these certificates unique is that the credit you earn through each one can be applied toward your full Master of Engineering Management degree. Upon completion, these certificates will appear with earned graduate credit on your transcript from an accredited institution, not just as continuing education classes.
OHIO’s certificates cover highly relevant topics and are taught by experienced faculty from a program with notable national rankings. In addition, benefits of earning your certificate with OHIO include:
- Quality. Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Cost. OHIO’s certificate programs are competitively priced.
- Convenience. The certificate coursework is 100% online.
Admission requirements
If you would like to be considered for one of OHIO’s online Master of Engineering Management certificates, you must apply for admission to each certificate. If you’re already admitted to the Master of Engineering Management program, you will benefit from an abbreviated admissions process.
Here’s what you’ll need to apply:
- Online application
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences from an accredited four-year program in the U.S. with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (requirements for eight semester hours of calculus and post-calculus math are waived)*
*If you perform successfully in this certificate, you demonstrate the ability to perform well in graduate studies and may be in a stronger position to fulfill the mathematics requirements for the Master of Engineering Management degree or the other Master of Engineering Management certificates.
International applicants must also submit:
- TOEFL iBT (570 paper-based) score of at least 88 or a IELTS of 7.0 on the 9-band scale
It’s important to note that OHIO assesses each applicant individually. If you don’t meet all the admissions criteria, reach out to a Pathways Navigator to discuss your background and eligibility.
Tuition and fees
Ohio University qualified as one of America’s Best College Buys by Forbes for the past 18 years, making it one of seven institutions in the state to be recognized for affordability and value.
Total tuition*
$6,408 (Ohio resident)
$6,579 (non-Ohio resident)
Cost per credit
$712 (Ohio resident)
$731 (non-Ohio resident)
*Tuition rates vary depending on the type of degree you are interested in pursuing. These costs reflect tuition rates for 2020-21 and are subject to change.
About Ohio University
For more than two centuries, Ohio University has been serving learners from around the world in a student-centered, transformative learning environment. As the first university established in Ohio and the ninth oldest public university in the United States, OHIO has a longstanding reputation for excellence based on the quality of its programs, faculty, and alumni.
What started with one building, one professor, and three students has grown to 11 campuses and academic centers across the state, with many of its on-campus programs now available online. OHIO offers a variety of programs to more than 36,000 students, with 250 bachelor’s, 188 master’s, and 58 doctoral degrees. From business to education and health care, Ohio University has a program for every learner.
- The Russ College of Engineering and Technology is ranked among the nation’s “Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs” and “Best Online Master’s Engineering Programs for Veterans” by U.S. News & World Report
- The Russ College of Engineering and Technology was named a “2020 Best College” by The Princeton Review
- Ohio University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Qualified as one of America’s Best College Buys by Forbes for the past 18 years, one of just seven institutions in the state to make the list
- Ranked Ohio’s “#1 Online College” by OnlineColleges.com
- Praised for professional accessibility by The Princeton Review
- Recognized for academic quality and value by Peterson’s Competitive Colleges
Dr. Ron Lewis, Ph.D.
MEM Program Director
After graduating with a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University, Dr. Lewis began his professional career as a time study and process improvement analyst at Armco Steel in Middletown, Ohio. Later, he became a foundry superintendent at Walworth Steel Casting, responsible for all production operations and over 150 employees.
Dr. Lewis earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering majoring in applied operations research from The Ohio State University. Teaching and research of applied operations research to foundry operations became the focus of his research as a faculty member at The Ohio State University, Ohio University (visiting adjunct), and the University of Toledo (visiting adjunct). During this time he was able to teach courses related to applied operations research, manufacturing/foundry engineering, and CAD/CAM. With the help of many graduate students, he was also able to conduct funded research and publish over 20 publications related to applied operations research.
He eventually left academia and started “from scratch” a residential home construction business, a mill-work business, and an engineering consulting firm. He eventually returned to professional practice in engineering, working at a large medical center providing applied operations research (mathematical modeling, simulation of processes, and statistical analysis) solutions.