Professional Degrees & Certificates
Psychoactive pharmaceutical graduates navigate a complex, in-demand field
In August 2024, the Food and Drug Administration deferred approval for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, which was an unexpected decision to many in the field…
Information master’s student leads pioneering research at School of Nursing
Ever since moving from Chongqing, China, to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison for his bachelor’s degree, Jinghao Zhou has been impressed by the university and…
Going back to school as a working engineer: How to make it work
Wondering what it’s like to earn your engineering master’s degree online while working full-time? For many students, it means continuing their day-to-day routines—going to work,…
Should you go to grad school? Here’s how to decide
Deciding whether graduate school will help advance your career can unleash a mind-bending set of cost-benefit questions that demand thorough research and planning. Let’s face…
Episode 36: Career Prep for Graduate Students
Learn about Beyond Graduate School, a free, research-based career training platform available to all UW–Madison graduate students. Special guest Alissa Ewer, Assistant Dean of Professional…
Episode 35: Library & Information Studies MA Alum Student Spotlight
Library & Information Studies alum, Lauren, shares how career services at UW–Madison helped her navigate a career pivot and land a fulfilling role as an…
MS Information student Rahil Virani contributes to UW–Madison Alzheimer’s research
Data skills can open unexpected doors. Rahil Virani, MSx’25, knows this firsthand. Before coming to Madison, Virani was a software developer tackling coding projects while…
Students, alum share benefits of engineering accelerated master’s programs
University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students looking to advance their careers quickly are turning to the College of Engineering’s accelerated master’s degrees. With an accelerated master’s…
Episode 34: Career Support for Library & Information Studies Grad Students
Curious about career development opportunities for graduate students in UW–Madison’s Information School? The Library & Information Studies MA program provides personalized support to help you…
Unique internships and special projects elevate grad student experiences
Through University of Wisconsin–Madison Professional Degrees & Certificates programs, Fatima Abdul Rasheed discovered a new career, and Natasha Sanchez hopes to advance in hers. Due…
Episode 33: Pharmaceutical Sciences Career Support
Discover the incredible career development and internship support available from the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation program. Hear from Anna Denucci and Chris Macintyre as…
U.S. News ranks UW–Madison online master’s degrees among the top
New rankings from U.S. News & World Report cite the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s online master’s degrees in education and engineering as some of the best…
Planning a successful career beyond your bachelor’s in engineering
You worked hard to earn your engineering undergraduate degree. How can you make the most of it? While the immediate next step may seem obvious—landing…
Everything you need to know about the MS in Information – online or on-campus
The information landscape is ever-changing, and businesses need skilled professionals who can guide their technology decisions and protect their data. Enhancing your expertise with a…
Psychoactive pharmaceutical grads share program insights
Are you interested in the treatment of various neuropsychiatric conditions through controlled psychoactive substances? UW–Madison’s Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) MS and Psychoactive Pharmaceutical…
Episode 32: 2024 Highlights | Inspiring Stories and Essential Application Tips
Join us as we look back at 2024 highlights from the”Your Future, Your Way” podcast! From inspiring alumni stories to essential grad school application tips,…
Episode 31: Application Assistance: Preparing for an Online Admission Interview for Grad School
Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.
Why engineering professional degrees, and what are they?
Professional master’s programs are specialized educational paths designed to prepare students with practical skills and knowledge for specific careers or industries. Unlike traditional research programs,…
Boost your career with professional degrees and certificates
In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, staying relevant is key to career growth. Whether you’re looking to move up in your current field, shift…
Episode 26: Application Assistance – Preparing to Apply to Graduate School
Curious about the materials required for graduate program applications? Join our recruitment staff as they share tips on preparing a high-quality application, so you can confidently apply to UW–Madison.
Episode 25: Catch Up with an Accelerated Engineering Master’s Grad
Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.
Episode 24: Catch Up with a Master’s of Special Education Graduate
Considering a career change? Catch up with Jesus, who was featured in one of our first podcast episodes. He pivoted from engineering to graduating with a Master of Science in Special Education and is thriving as a new teacher.
Catch Up with a Master’s of Educational Psychology Grad
Catch up with Landon, who was featured in our inaugural podcast episode. He’s a teacher who advanced his career by pursuing an online Master’s in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Faraz Ali
Faraz Ali tells us why chose Mechanical Design and Engineering at UW-Madison.