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Our graduate certificate program in plastic and composite materials bridges theory and practice in one of the fastest-growing areas of engineering. Our curriculum focuses on the design and manufacture of plastics and composite materials, particularly for automotive applications. Your courses will include practice-based learning about design, testing, manufacturing, and quality control processes and techniques used in automotive composites.

You can take all courses for the 12-credit certificate in person, online, or a combination of both.

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Admission Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is required.
  • There are no required prerequisites or standardized test scores for admission.
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