University of Washington, EDGE Program:
Education at a Distance for Growth and Excellence (EDGE) at the University of Washington in Seattle offers a range of fully-accredited online Masters Degree & Certificate programs in fields including engineering, mathematics, and finace. EDGE provides access to 50-60 online, video, and CD-ROM classes every year to help students continue their education on their own terms. Our flexible distance learning programs are ideal for working professionals looking to continue their education from home.
Online / Distance Learning Masters Degree & Certificate Programs
Masters Degree ProgramsEDGE delivers 50-60 courses per year, including representation from nearly every department in the College of Engineering. Most degree-seeking students complete one or two courses per quarter and graduate within four years with one of the following Masters degrees:
- Master of Science (MSc) in Aeronautics and Astronautics
- MSc in Aerospace Engineering
- MSc in in Composite Materials and Structures
- MSc in Applied Mathematics
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering
- Computational Finance & Risk Management
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
Certificate Programs
- Computational Finance
- Engineering Leadership
- Financial Risk Management
- Global Integrated Systems Engineering
- Statistical Analysis
Non-Degree Options
Those individuals who are not interested in a master's degree may complete coursework on a non-degree basis.
In addition to the courses offered through the degree programs, courses from the following departments are available through EDGE:
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Technical Communication
Among these courses, examples of focus areas include:
- Composite Materials
- Business Japanese Online
- Fuel Cell Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Fatigue and Fracture Analysis