Program Overview

Engineering Project Management Online Graduate Microcredential

The online graduate microcredential in engineering project management at Oregon State University is designed to provide engineering professionals with the essential concepts, systems, and techniques necessary to manage complex projects. This 11-credit microcredential will equip students with the foundational knowledge to break complex tasks into manageable pieces, sequence them correctly, and ensure that projects meet time, budget, and performance requirements.

Coursework

The microcredential consists of the following required courses:

• IE 571 Project Management in Engineering (3 credits)
• EMGT 552 / CCE 552 Project Risk Management (4 credits)
• EMGT 573 Advanced Engineering Economics Analysis (4 credits)

Skills

Upon completion of this microcredential, students will develop in-demand skills, including:

• Budgeting
• Collaboration
• Decision making
• Engineering management
• Forecasting
• Project planning
• Risk management

Applying Credits toward a Master's Degree

Students interested in this microcredential may also be interested in Oregon State University's online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management. Up to 22 graduate credits may be transferred toward a 45-credit master's degree, and up to 9 graduate credits may be transferred toward an 18-credit graduate certificate. However, acceptance into a microcredential does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.

Important Dates

• Winter term starts: January 5, 2026
• Spring term starts: March 30, 2026

Students can find the full quarter term schedule on the academic calendar and view required or recommended deadlines for their student type on the application deadlines page.