The Structural Engineering certificate provides a strong foundation and detailed technical knowledge in design and construction of structures. This is a 12-credit certificate.
Who would be suited to take this program? 
Students and professionals interested in the area of Structural Engineering. The design and construction of structures require both a deep understanding of theoretical concepts and detailed knowledge of practices. Graduates of the program will be well positioned to understand and design variety of key structures.
What are the prerequisites?
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in either Civil Engineering, Civil Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or have relevant experience.
NJIT’s standard admission requirements apply to this graduate certificate.
What are the Required Courses?
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Select four (4) of the following: | 12 | |
| Matrix Structural Analysis | ||
| Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design | ||
| Prestressed Concrete Design | ||
| Structural Dynamics | ||
| Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials | ||
| Short Span Bridge Design | ||
| Nondestructive Testing Methods in Civil Engineering | ||
| Engineering Properties of Soils | ||
| Concrete Durability | ||
| Design of Metal Structures | ||
| Design of Tall Buildings and Space Structures | ||
| Geotechnology of Earthquake Engineering | ||
What will I learn?
The certificate provides expertise to analyze, design and construction of infrastructure. Graduates of the program use in-depth knowledge analyze, design and construction of infrastructure to ensure that the infrastructure is designed and implemented with the best practices in mind. This requires the ability to perform sophisticated analysis and design, coupled with the ability to perform forensic analysis. It also requires the ability to develop and maintain tools and technologies to enhance the design and construction of infrastructure.
Why study Structural Engineering at NJIT?
NJIT is situated in Newark, minutes from Newark Penn Station. Jersey City and New York City are also a short train ride away, providing easy access to these commercial areas with many companies that employ Structural Engineers. NJIT is a top 100 university, classified as R1 very high research activity, with faculty performing cutting-edge research and publishing in top venues. NJIT also consistently ranks highly on added-value and diversity.
Into what industries might holders of this program find employment?
Modern building and infrastracture systems require a new workforce that comes from trained structural engineer who can analyze, design and construct such systems. Positions in the industry include:
- Assistant Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Forensic Engineer
- Bridge Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
Related Degree Programs
Credits from this graduate certificate can be applied toward the NJIT MS in Civil Engineering (Structural Concentration) degree.
Take Note
Check the course descriptions for more information. Some courses have prerequisites and must be taken in order.
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