Program Overview

Introduction to the Water Resources Modeling Certificate

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Tech designed the graduate certificate in Water Resources Modeling to develop skills in modeling natural and engineered hydraulic and hydrologic systems.

Program Overview

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.

Admissions Requirements

To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or a related degree.

Accelerated Option

Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni can get started right away with the accelerated graduate certificates, which are a fast and affordable way to add graduate credentials to their bachelor's degree in as little as one semester.

Online Option

Online learning at Michigan Tech provides greater flexibility and can fit around a busy schedule wherever the student is located. Prospective students can earn the graduate certificate in Water Resources Modeling fully online.

Credits and Timeline

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. The program can be completed in one to three semesters.

Program Details

The graduate certificate in Water Resources Modeling provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in system management, analysis, design, and communication while working with data from real-world case studies. Students will learn to apply model-building skills, including visualization, interpretation, and communication of results, and hone their skills in numerical modeling and simulation for use in natural and engineered systems.

Course Options

Students will choose three courses from the following options:

• River and Floodplain Hydraulics
• Water Resources System Modeling and Design
• Water Quality Modeling in Natural Systems
• Hydrodynamic Modeling
• Advanced Groundwater Engineering and Remediation

Application Process and Admissions Decisions

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. The GMAT/GRE is not required, and the preferred major is civil, environmental, or a related degree. International students must have a TOEFL score of 79 iBT or an IELTS overall band score of 6.5. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Accreditation

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. The Graduate School offers over 125 certificates, master's, and PhD programs to provide students and the world with what tomorrow needs.

Related Certificates

Students might also be interested in the following related certificates:

• Resilient Water Infrastructure
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Engineering