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Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing (STeM) Graduate Certificate
Use your tech talents to shape the future of tech production in the U.S. As our reliance
on technology has increased, so has the global demand for semiconductors. The new
USF Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing (STeM) Graduate Certificate can position
you for success in a fast-growing field by equipping you with the industry skills
required to excel in:
- Semiconductor material and device physics
- State-of-the-art manufacturing/fabrication processes
- Ability to design semiconductor-based devices/circuits/systems
Median annual earnings for those in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are projected
at over $100,000 per year. The STeM Graduate Certificate offers you the chance to
get your foot in the door during a period when the recent sharp increase in demand
for qualified professionals is expected to continue to grow.
Is This Online Certificate Program Right for You?
The STeM Graduate Certificate is ideal for students and engineering professionals with advanced engineering, math and science skills who are ready to make their mark in an advanced tech field. This includes those who hold technical undergraduate degrees:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Material Science
- Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Individuals with professional experience and job titles such as test engineers and process engineers, may also be a good fit if they possess physics knowledge.
Want another opportunity to enhance your STeM Graduate Certificate?
We’re partnering with USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education
to offer an additional in-demand industry workshop that will help you advance in your
career. You’ll have the option to choose one of three certificates designed to prepare
you for critical skills employers often find missing from applicants:
- Project Management for Engineers
- Process Improvement for Engineers
- Emotional Intelligence and Situational Leadership for Engineers
Program Format
The program’s flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit into your busy life:
- 15 credits
- Fully online
- Asynchronous format: students interact with their course material each week anytime they choose*
- Full-time and part-time course options
*some exams may be delivered live online
Priority Admission to USF’s MS in Electrical Engineering Program
Students who complete the STeM Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA receive priority
admissions to USF's face-to-face electrical engineering master’s degree program. All 15 course credits earned in the STeM Graduate Certificate apply toward the master’s
degree, leaving you only 15 credits left to complete the MS in Electrical Engineering.
Learn More Today!
Schedule a Call or email Alexandria Lindsay to find out more information!
Want another opportunity to enhance your STem Graduate Certificate?
We’re partnering with USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education
to offer an additional in-demand industry workshop that will help you advance in your
career. You’ll have the option to choose one of three certificates designed to prepare
you for critical skills employers often find missing from applicants:
- Project Management for Engineers
- Process Improvement for Engineers
- Emotional Intelligence and Situational Leadership for Engineers
Participants receive a digital badge after successful completion of the 4-week self-paced workshop. These digital credentials are highly visual and optimized for sharing on social media channels and professional networks.