Program Overview
The Sustainable Systems Engineering at University of Wisconsin Madison is a Master programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sustainable Systems Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 671 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable Systems Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core Competencies for Sustainability
- Industrial Ecology Sustainability Tools
- Sustainable Approaches to System Improvement
- Essential Skills for Engineering Productivity
- Sustainability Initiative Capstone
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A BS degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the equivalent.*
- A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work). (Applicants with less than a 3.0 may be admitted at the discretion of the department.)
- International applicants must have a degree comparable to an approved US bachelor\'s degree. Applicants from an international institution must have a strong academic performance comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master\'s degree.
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 671 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,503 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 671 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Wisconsin Madison directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
