Professional Degrees & Certificates

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Researching in-demand careers and job trends can help you focus on an industry with future growth potential.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.

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,…

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.

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.

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 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 tells us why chose Mechanical Design and Engineering at UW-Madison.

Didn’t have a chance to attend our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House? Check out this episode to hear what you missed, including clips from our student panel. Materials from the open house are still available for a short time.

Is graduate school in your future? Learn more about our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House where you’ll explore top-ranked options at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this episode we’ll provide details about what to expect at the open house, including information on the application process, student experiences and services and resources available to graduate students.

If you’re an international applicant, check out our episode about what to keep in mind when applying to a graduate program. You’ll learn details about admissions requirements specific to international applicants.

Listen to our application assistance episode with our recruitment staff sharing strategies for writing your statement of purpose when applying to graduate school.

Check out our graduate program application assistance episode where recruitment staff share strategies for requesting letters of recommendation.

Curious about commonly required application materials for graduate programs? Listen to our recruitment staff talk about preparing high-quality materials so you feel confident submitting your application to UW–Madison.

Learn about UW–Madison’s highly-ranked graduate programs in data science and analytics and how these programs empower students with in-demand skills.

Rejoin the conversation with Heather Smith, director of the online Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, and Steve North, chief engineer and associate director at Collins Aerospace, to hear how you can prepare yourself for a conversation with your manager about investing in your education and career growth.