How to Apply to an Engineering Management Graduate Certificate Program

Application Checklist

Required Materials

Resume or CV

A current CV or resume is required for all applications. The ideal candidate will have a 4-year engineering bachelor’s degree and 2+ years work experience as an engineer or a related professional.

Official Transcripts

Both official and unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application, but are not required. Upon acceptance into the program, you will be required to submit official transcripts demonstrating proof of a 4-year engineering bachelor's degree (or related field).

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

A Statement of Purpose is required for all applicants. This statement should clearly and succinctly summarize the applicant's past academic and professional experience and achievements, discuss their motivation for seeking the graduate certificate in Engineering Management and Leadership, and explain or articulate their future goals. the applicant should also briefly discuss any other factors they might want the Admission Committee to consider while reviewing their application (e.g., personal background, work experience, leadership roles, etc.).

Two Letters of Recommendation

At least two letters of recommendation should be requested from at least two individuals, preferably professors, research advisors, or direct supervisors, who are familiar with the applicant's technical skills in engineering, science, or computer science. An applicant may submit more than two letters of recommendation, but no less than two must be submitted with their application.

$85 Application Fee

The $85 application fee can be paid either by credit card or electronic check. At this time, the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership is not considering application fee waivers. Payment of the application fee cannot be deferred until time of enrollment. The application will be processed only when the application fee has been received.

Optional Materials

GRE

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional for all applicants. If an applicant has relevant industrial experience, the Admissions Committee will factor in work experience and the recommendation of the applicant's current supervisor in lieu of any GRE scores when evaluating the application. Furthermore, at least one of the recommendation letters must be from a supervisor and should speak to the applicant's technical and communication promise/ability and any relevant industrial experience should be highlighted in the applicant's resume. If taking the GRE, applicants should have their scores sent directly to Rice University using code: 6609 (GRE subject tests are not required).

TOEFL/IELTS

TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for all international students that have not conferred a degree from an English-speaking University. The code to send the electronic scores is: 6609.

For additional information, please see the full policies for your graduate program of interest.