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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Innovate the Building Industry with Timber Structures
Thanks to mass timber and tall wood building, timber design is at the forefront of structural engineering and architecture—and Michigan Tech is one of a few universities offering timber design courses at the graduate level. The on-campus and online certificate in Structural Engineering: Timber Building Design expands your structural engineering skills in this specific subfield.
The Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) Department, where the certificate is housed, has timber design as its historical strength, providing students with an opportunity to gain from the rich experience and insights of exceptional faculty while receiving training at the cutting edge of building technology.
Who is This Certificate For?
This certificate is for qualified professionals who want to enhance their skill set and can be a foundation to continue toward a graduate degree. It is also valuable for degree-seeking students looking to develop a concentration that gives them an edge in their career path.
What You Need to Know
With the graduate certificate in Structural Engineering: Timber Building Design, gain the ability to design timber structures, with an emphasis on timber buildings and the potential of wood as an alternative to steel and concrete for environmental sustainability. This comprehensive program provides options for the final course in topics related to modeling and hazard analysis relevant to timber designers.
Admissions
To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or related degree. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Online Option
Accredited Courses, Convenience
Online learning at Michigan Tech provides greater flexibility and can fit around your busy schedule wherever you are. Upgrade or change your career path.
Prospective students can earn graduate certificate in Structural Engineering: Timber Building Design fully online.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.
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