Degree Programs
For Corporate Partners
Professionally-oriented degrees - online or in-person
Grainger Engineering offers 12 on-campus, non-thesis professional master's degrees that are structured to be completed in 2-3 semesters of full-time study, eight of which are offered online. Several of these programs are professionally-oriented master’s degrees that are designed to prepare you for careers in corporate environments, technology innovation, and management.
World-Class Faculty and Cutting-Edge Resources
The Grainger Engineering community is dedicated to innovation, leadership, peer support, and excellence in engineering education. Our professors are at the forefront of innovation in their respective fields, instructing cutting-edge methods to solve society’s greatest challenges. Students experience innovative hands-on learning and groundbreaking research opportunities in our 60+ labs, research centers, and institutes.
Immediately Increase Professional Value
Grainger Engineering professional education students thrive in their immediate applicability in the workplace. Featuring relevant and rigorous curriculums and hands-on learning, our programs are comprehensive and tailored to meet the needs of experienced professionals looking to advance their careers to the next level. Students benefit from unparalleled academic experiences that increase professional specialization and maximize growth potential in the demanding and ever-evolving world of engineering.
Research Park
Located on the University of Illinois campus, the Research Park is home to more than 120+ companies and is rapidly growing, employing 2,100 people in high-technology careers and cultivating innovative startups. At any given time, more than 800 student interns are gaining valuable experiential learning and work experience while making real contributions to internal corporate R&D and product development programs.
Learn More About Corporate Innovation Happening at Research Park
Siebel Center for Design
The Siebel Center for Design (SCD) at the University of Illinois is at the forefront of harnessing the potential of design thinking and design learning in our teaching, research, and engagement. The SCD fosters cross-campus, multidisciplinary collaboration to channel our students’ outstanding talents and develop expertise, passion, and creativity toward issues and lives of consequence.