Certificates of Professional Achievement
These certificate programs are designed to give students
fundamental knowledge and skills within a particular field of study. Each certificate
program consists of four courses taken as a non-degree student. Upon completion of the program, students receive the Certificate of
Professional Achievement from Columbia University.
Students that seek entrance into a certificate program must possess an undergraduate
degree in engineering, science, mathematics, computer science or other related field
from an accredited academic institution. Applicants must complete an application form
and provide official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities.
Columbia offers a Certificate of Professional Achievement in the following programs:
Applied Mathematics
Business and Technology
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Financial Engineering
Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Nanotechnology
Candidates for the Certificate of Professional Achievement Program must complete
the program of study as defined by the appropriate department. Program requirements
for completion of these Certificate Programs are listed below:
- 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN,
as a non-degree student.
- Minimum of 12 credit points
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.
Credits earned to fulfill the requirements of a Certificate
Program may be applied toward an MS or PD degree in the same
field of study, subject to the approval of an academic advisor.
However, students must apply for admission to the University and
meet all admissions requirements. Entry into and completion of
a Certificate Program does not ensure acceptance into an MS or PD program.
In order to apply for acceptance into the Certificate Programs, please visit the link below:
Certificate Application and Instructions Page