Along with world-class practice-oriented engineering programs, Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering (MAGE) offers opportunities for for early career, working engineers and technical professionals to expand their knowledge and skills to advance their careers.
Not interested in earning a full master’s degree? Earn a GCEN in one of our academic areas by completing the 4 course curriculum through MAGE. Of our 19 academic areas, 13 GCENs can be completed entirely online.
Students who complete a GCEN have the option of completing 6 more courses to obtain a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in the same academic area by reapplying for that program*. All 10 graduate courses must be completed within 5 years to be considered towards the completion of an M.Eng. degree. Learn more about gaining a competitive edge in today's job market by stacking a GCEN with your M.Eng. and earn both degrees in the time it takes to earn one.
*Students wishing to change academic areas from the GCEN to an M.Eng. can meet with an Academic Advisor to determine which previously taken courses could be utilized towards that new area.
Students who successfully complete ENSE621 with a grade of B+ or higher can bypass the INCOSE knowledge exam, a key step towards becoming an Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or a Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP). While completion of ENSE621 waives the exam requirement, candidates must still submit an application documenting their years of experience. After gaining the necessary experience and maintaining their ASEP status, individuals are eligible to upgrade to CSEP. Following completion of ENSE621, INCOSE will receive notifications about the students who completed it. Further instructions on how to proceed will be provided during the class.
ENSE621 is a core course for the applied graduate engineering programs in Systems Engineering.
Only interested in completing one course? Learn more about the process and requirements to become a Non-Degree Seeking Student through the Graduate School at UMD. Non-Degree seeking students taking ENSE621 on-campus will be charged graduate tuition and fees based on their in or out of state status. Non-Degree Seeking students taking ENSE621 online will be charged the MAGE Online tuition.
Looking to expand your expertise in the biomedical industry without pursuing a full graduate degree? MAGE offers select online Bioengineering courses that can help working professionals build knowledge in areas relevant to medical product development. BIOE658R: Regulatory Affairs in Medical Product Development and BIOE658E: Biomedical Device Development have no prerequisite requirements, meaning only a degree or work experience in the field is required to enroll. These courses may be particularly valuable for professionals working in areas such as medical devices, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, quality, product development, and related fields.
You can take either course as a standalone course for professional development or use it as a first step toward a graduate credential. Both courses are core courses in the 10-course Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Bioengineering and the four-course Graduate Certificate in Engineering (GCEN) in Bioengineering. Both programs can be completed online or on campus, giving you the flexibility to choose the format that best fits your goals.
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