Program Overview

The 100% online Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors offers an entry point for professional engineers and technology professionals to obtain critical skills and expertise in an essential industry.

Endorsed by Purdue's renowned Semiconductor Degrees Program (SDP) and backed by industry-leading companies, our program stands out as the sole degree program exclusively dedicated to semiconductors and microelectronics within a top 10 nationally ranked engineering college. Delivered through online modalities, this certificate program accommodates the schedules of working professionals, offering practical, focused training that can be immediately applied to the workforce. Professionals interested in other online semiconductor graduate opportunities can also review the online Master's in Microelectronics & Semiconductors.

Curriculum

The certificate has these four focus areas. Students will select one core course (3 credit hours) from one primary area of interest and 6 credit hours of electives, selected from a lengthy list of semiconductor-related courses.

  • Advanced Packaging
  • Circuit Design
  • Devices and Manufacturing
  • System Design

Certificate Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Microelectronics and Semiconductors requires 9 credit hours.

Select one 3 credit hour course (or three 1 credit hour courses) to complete the core certificate requirement for your focus area.

Advanced Packaging

Circuit Design

Devices and Manufacturing

System Design

Electives may be selected from any focus area or from multiple focus areas. Select 6 credit hours from the following courses:

Advanced Packaging

Circuit Design

Devices and Manufacturing

System Design

Admissions Requirements

Criteria for Admissions

Educational Background:

  • Minimum GPA of a 3.0
  • Preferred undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology.

Full admissions requirements can be found here.

Application Requirements

The following documents are required to complete an application:

  • Transcripts from all universities attended, including transfer credits
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • A professional resume

Application Deadlines

For Fall start:

  • August 1

For Spring Start:

  • December 1

For Summer Start:

  • May 1

Tuition

Resident of Indiana/VA Educational Benefit:

  • $1,139 per credit hour

Nonresident of Indiana:

  • $1,459 per credit hour

The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.

Eligible students may use VA education benefits toward tuition and fees. Coverage varies based on the student’s benefit type and eligibility, and additional provisions may apply to qualifying military-connected students. To ensure qualification for the VA Educational Benefit tuition rate, students should work closely with the Veteran and Military Student Success Center.