Engineers work every day to solve real issues and problems with creative, innovative solutions. If you’re passionate
about using technical skills to make a difference, looking to gain new expertise to advance your career or move into a new field UofL's J.B. Speed School of Engineering offers the following fully online graduate programs to help you achieve your goals—while balancing work and life priorities.
Master's Degrees
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Industrial Engineering
Materials and Energy Science & Engineering
Certificate Programs
AI for Medicine
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Why J.B.
Speed School?
Gain specialized knowledge and skills to help advance your career and increase your earnings
Join a nationally-recognized engineering school, ranked one of the best graduate schools for engineering by U.S.
News and World Report
Learn from award-winning faculty comprised of active experts in the field of engineering
Take advantage of opportunities to network with other professionals across the globe
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The online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (30 credit hours) is designed for experienced
professionals who have earned a bachelor's in a related scientific area and want to develop superior
skills in managing complex engineering projects, products and services.
Program Highlights
Skip the GRE – not required for admission
Build your mathematical and analytical knowledge
Earn a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification as an optional part of the program.
Gain skills to help increase your earnings and pursue management positions
Prepare for in-demand careers that solve the engineering issues of today and tomorrow
Finish your degree within 2 years with accelerated 8-week terms
Bachelor’s in an engineering or related STEM area required for admission into this program.
Master of Science in Civil Engineering & Certificate Programs
The ways in which civil engineers contribute to improving lives around the globe are endless. The online
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (30 credit hours) is designed to help civil engineers stay ahead
of changes in the industry and advance these causes.
Program Highlights
Learn about industry trends and gain the technical knowledge for advancement in an aggressive
employment marketplace
Experience an innovative curriculum and award-winning faculty
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Complete degree in 3 intensive enrollment semesters
Bachelor’s in civil engineering is preferred for admission into this program.
Civil Engineering Certificates
Want to start smaller? Build on your bachelor’s in civil engineering and gain targeted expertise in
important civil engineering areas with our 12 credit hour certificates in Structural
Engineering and Transportation Engineering.
Master of Science in Computer Science & Certificate Programs
The 21st century runs on computer code and the demand for knowledgeable professionals in the field of
computer and data science is growing exponentially. The online Master of Science in Computer Science (30
credit hours) is designed for professionals with a strong technical background who need advanced
credentials to distinguish themselves in the field.
Program Highlights
Build your strength in computer science foundations, software and analytics
Access courses anytime, anywhere with 100% online coursework
Complete your degree in as little as 2 years
Computer Science Certificates
In addition to the MSCS degree, we also offer streamlined, specialized and relevant
graduate-level certificates in Cybersecurity (12 credit hours) and
Data Science (18 credit hours).
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
The online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is designed for engineering professionals with some field experience who are looking to advance their careers with in-depth, focused expertise in electrical engineering.
Program Highlights
Develop a broad industry-level knowledge foundation and specialized expertise to advance your career in a sector with increasing growth potential (bls.gov projects a job growth of 7% nationwide through 2029).
Skip the GRE/GMAT—not required for admission.
Enrich your practical experience with theoretical knowledge combined with hands-on labs.
Take advantage of a fully online program—designed to fit your life with 24/7 access to classes and coursework completed when it’s right for you.
Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials, industry experience and a strong commitment to applied research.
Pay the same affordable tuition as traditional in-state students no matter where you are around the globe.
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Delivered through a unique modularized 8-week course format, UofL’s online MSIE offers a broad range of courses with strong market growth potential in Operations Research & Data Analytics and Supply Chain & Logistics. Expertise gained will be applicable to various industries such as manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, entertainment, automotive, insurance and more.
Program Highlights
No GRE required for admission.
Multiple start dates to choose from so you can begin when you’re ready.
Build on your practical experience with theoretical knowledge and state-of-the-art techniques.
Customize your degree to match your career goals: increase your depth of knowledge in one specialized area (taking 4 focused courses) or your breadth of knowledge (taking 1-2 courses in various areas).
Complete your degree in as little as 1.5 – 2 years with 8-week courses.
Bachelor's in any field accepted.
Merit-based scholarship available for admitted MSIE students.
Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering
The online master’s in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering (30 credit hours) is designed for professionals within the field of materials and energy science wanting to significantly advance their careers and develop the skillset needed to support and implement new energy technologies. This multidisciplinary program delivers in-depth knowledge in areas such as materials chemistry and physics, processing, energy conversion and storage, and systems-level engineering.
Program Highlights
No GRE required for admission.
Gain expertise and highly-marketable skills in areas including solar energy conversion, energy storage, biofuels and biomass conversion, solar fuels, materials characterization, and advanced energy materials
Understand and effectively communicate about contemporary materials and energy science and engineering topics
Learn from faculty working within the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research
Complete your degree in just 1 year with 15-week terms, or enroll as a part-time
Build a strong foundation to pursue doctoral studies in related disciplines
Graduate Certificate: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
The AI in Medicine certificate program is 15 credit hours and designed to prepare current and future medical professionals and engineers to effectively analyze biomedical data, improve patient care and advance their career. Bachelor's degree required.
Program Highlights
Acquire expertise in key areas of artificial intelligence including modeling and simulation, machine learning, big data and advanced statistical analysis
Understand the direct application of these technologies to medical data management, medical imaging, disease progression modeling, experimental (clinical and laboratory) data and healthcare information
Learn to use artificial intelligence technologies to improve patient care and find innovative solutions to medical challenges
Take 1-3 courses at a time and complete the required 5 certificate courses in just 2 semesters (15 week terms)
Connect and network with other professionals across the biomedical industry
Apply without taking the GRE - not required for admission
Graduate Certificate: Six Sigma
UofL’s graduate certificate in Six Sigma provides students with techniques and knowledge in mission-critical business areas such as: cutting costs, increasing revenue and productivity, as well as overall strategies for improvement of processes. Graduates will be ready to complete the Six Sigma Black Belt examination through the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE).
Program Highlights
Maximize your earning potential–professionals with a Six Sigma certification can earn salaries exceeding $107k and are among the highest-paid professionals in the world (sixsigmaofficial.com).
Develop and perfect your abilities in process improvement and advance your leadership potential through industry-perfected techniques and expertise.
Take advantage of the flexibility and convenience of 100% online classes, 8-week courses, and 24/7 access to learning tools.
Learn from faculty with distinguished academic credentials, industry experience and a strong commitment to applied research.
Skip the test–no GRE/GMAT is required for admission.
Begin when you're ready with 6 starts per year (Fall, Spring or Summer admission available).
The 9 credit hours from the Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma can be applied toward the 30-credit-hour Master's of Engineering in Engineering Management!