Extend Your
Goals
UH’s Cullen College of Engineering offers fully online graduate and certificate programs, built for working engineers and taught by award-winning faculty — designed to solve global challenges and advance your career in fields like data science and biomedical engineering.
Overview
The fully online graduate and certificate programs from the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston have been designed specifically for working engineers and developed by the same award-winning faculty as our on-campus programs. With curriculum devised to find solutions to the world’s most pressing problems and engineered to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market, our innovative, online programs are offered in areas ranging from data science to biomedical engineering. Our mission is to provide meaningful learning experiences to advance the state of knowledge with pioneering research and scholarly work while helping students develop skills to assume leadership positions.
Select from the following graduate degree and certificate programs.
Graduate Degrees
Online MS in Biomedical Engineering
Develop the skills to lead in academia, government, and industry with a focus on neural, cognitive, and rehabilitation engineering. Learn from expert faculty while gaining hands-on knowledge through research and collaborative opportunities designed to meet the evolving needs of the global healthcare landscape.
Online Master of Chemical Engineering
Build the expertise to transform raw materials into essential products like plastics, food, and pharmaceuticals. This program blends chemistry and engineering to equip you with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to thrive in a high-demand field.
Online MS in Civil Engineering
Prepare to design and build the infrastructure that supports modern life, from transportation systems to water resources. Gain a strong foundation in engineering principles with a curriculum focused on design, construction, and management—taught by the same faculty as on-campus programs.
Online Master of Computer and Systems Engineering
Learn to design advanced hardware and software systems that power modern technology. Work with award-winning faculty to develop solutions in computing, communications, and signal processing while tackling real-world challenges through research and industry collaboration.
Online MS in Construction Management
Develop the knowledge, technical skills, and job market relevance to succeed in your professional career in Construction Management. Learn current theories through training in advanced topic areas such as risk analysis, sustainability, information management and quality management. Our program also provides opportunities to gain hands-on, practical skills in project management, contract administration, scheduling and estimating. Skills that will help you stand out with employers.
Online MS in Cybersecurity
Recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education programs by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency, our program connects theory and experiential learning to equip technology professionals with the skills to lead and manage a variety of security solutions. Gain the knowledge and key skills to protect and defend information systems across a variety of industries and institutions.
Online MS in Electrical Engineering
Gain advanced technical and practical knowledge in power and energy systems to meet growing industry demands. This program emphasizes real-world applications, preparing you with expertise in system design, safety, and management for success in a global workforce.
Online MS in Engineering Data Science
Lead in the data-driven future of engineering by combining machine learning, predictive modeling, and data-driven design. This interdisciplinary program prepares you to solve complex challenges across industries and pursue high-demand careers in data science and analytics.
Online MS in Engineering Management
Bridge the gap between engineering and leadership by developing both technical and management expertise. Learn to lead teams, manage operations, and drive innovation across industries including manufacturing, technology, and services.
Online MS in Engineering Technology
The Online MS in Engineering Technology is a fully online program available with specializations in the following tracks: Biotechnology, Computational Health Informatics, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Network Communications. Learn more about each of our unique tracks below:
Biotechnology track - Gain knowledge and experience to conduct and supervise research related to the
development of biotechnology.
Computational Health Informatics track - Engage with engineering technology faculty in the discovery of emerging trends in
healthcare technology.
Mechanical Engineering Technology track - Gain expertise in the design and analysis of mechanical systems with comprehensive
teaching and leading-edge research experience.
Network Communications track - Develop the knowledge and skills in networking fundamentals, security, management
protocols and algorithms in preparation for leadership positions across a variety
of industries.
Online MS in Foresight
Through a wide range of theoretical and practical models, learn to become a professional futurist and enter an emerging field that examines the sources, patterns and causes of change to anticipate and prepare for the future.
Online MS in Global Retailing
Gain deeper insights into consumer behavior, data analytics, profitability, financial models and channel strategies with a program that goes beyond theory to provide practical applications and learning experiences.
Online Master of Mechanical Engineering
Advance your knowledge in engineering sciences while solving real-world problems. This program covers key areas such as applied mechanics, materials science, and thermal systems, preparing you for diverse engineering careers.
Online MS in Mechanical Engineering Technology
The Master of Science in Engineering Technology – Mechanical Engineering Technology program builds upon ABET- accredited mechanical bachelor’s degrees and related fields, providing students with highly developed expertise in the design and analysis of mechanical systems. The program provides an integrated multi-disciplinary program designed to prepare individuals with practical and theoretical skills in technology that focus on applied mechanical engineering. This relationship facilitates the translation of research findings to meet current industry needs.
Online MS in Mechanical Engineering
Learn from industry-leading faculty and gain an educational experience grounded in the engineering sciences. Our program focuses on producing professionals capable of systemically applying engineering sciences to solve real-world problems. The MS in Mechanical Engineering program encompasses advanced study and research in the areas of applied mechanics, control of dynamical systems, materials science, thermal and fluid sciences and biomedical engineering.
Online Master of Petroleum Engineering
Prepare to meet global energy demands with a program focused on real-world applications and industry relevance. Learn from experienced faculty while gaining the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in the energy sector.
Online MS in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology
Gain advanced preparation in logistics, transportation, sales, procurement and inventory management. Our program is focused on learning experiences in distribution evaluation, distribution strategies and procurement strategies and will prepare students for leadership roles within leading organizations.
Online MS in Technology Project Management
Learn to develop, deploy and manage complex projects across various industries such as finance, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, construction, healthcare, energy and software development. Apply the knowledge, tools and skills that top employers are looking for when hiring project managers.
Online Master’s Degree Program in Industrial Engineering (MIE)
Build advanced skills in optimizing systems, processes, and operations across industries. This coursework-based program covers key areas such as operations research, statistics, manufacturing, quality and reliability, project management, and systems engineering—without the requirement of a thesis.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Online Certificate in Engineering Data Science
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Data Science equips students and professionals with essential skills in predictive modeling, data-driven design, and intelligent systems. Designed for engineers across disciplines, this five-course program blends core data science principles with domain-specific applications in areas such as healthcare, manufacturing, environmental science, and cybersecurity.
Offered by the Cullen College of Engineering, the certificate is ideal for current graduate students or industry professionals seeking to upskill in a rapidly evolving field. Houston’s position as a global leader in energy and healthcare makes it a prime location for data science talent.
Career ROI:
With demand for data-literate engineers growing across sectors, this certificate offers
a fast-track to career advancement. Whether you're aiming to pivot into data science
roles or enhance your current engineering expertise, the program delivers high-impact,
industry-relevant skills that translate into real-world value.
Online Certificate in Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering
Extend your career and gain a better understanding of petroleum engineering with this innovative certificate program. Our program is designed for professionals currently working in other engineering specializations and seeking a basic understanding of petroleum and reservoir engineering.
Online Certificate in Process Safety Engineering
Learn the skills required for engineers to understand and implement safety techniques in process and energy related industries with our three-course certificate program. Gain the expertise needed to meet the increased industry demand for highly skilled professionals in safety engineering.
Online Certificate Unconventional Energy Sources
Designed for working engineers, our program is a specialized certification to meet the current demands of the oil industry. Gain a better understanding of the exploitation and performance of unconventional resources, online and on your time.