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Are you a working professional employed by a consulting firm, utility, government or regulatory agency? Are you a graduate student who already has or is working toward an MS or PhD degree? Do you want to stand out from other young professionals in a water profession? It is taught by senior water professionals from across the country.

Boost your career by earning a graduate certificate in Water Engineering and Management (WE&M). This program provides the skills and tools demanded by the rigors of the water profession earning you a graduate certificate in 12 to 18 months.

For students who begin with seeking continuing education credits or certificate enrollment, course credits can be utilized in the pursuit of the Professional Master's Program (PMP) degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in Water Engineering & Management or a master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, following the rules established by the Graduate School for transfer credit.

Program Goals
The WE&M Certificate program is designed to help young professionals to succeed in the business of water and position themselves for mid-career advancement by:

• Demonstrating a general understanding of the worldwide water profession, short- and long-term trends, and the factors likely to drive organization and individual success;
• Demonstrating general water business acumen sufficient to distinguish between effective business decision-making and technical/functional decision-making;
• Demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively in functionally and culturally diverse teams;
• Building a career foundation based on credibility, confidence, and ethics, beginning to cultivate a personal brand.

Curriculum Summary

• Includes courses on leadership, management, communication, finance and governance.
• Courses are delivered on campus and include live-streamed or recorded options online for working professionals and distance students.
• Complete threeÌýcore courses and an additional elective to earn a certificate from the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.