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Fully Online Polymers and Coatings Program

EMU is now offering for the first time a Fully Online Graduate Certificate program in Polymers and Coatings Technology.

 

Responding to the growing demand from working professionals in paint and coating and related industries, both from the US and abroad, EMU is offering a fully online Graduate Certificate program in Polymers and coatings. Some unique highlights of this program are:

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  • Fully Online program. Students can attend at their own time and pace, from their home.
     

  • Must complete 5 courses (15 credit hours) to graduate. Many elective course options.
     

  • Courses developed and taught by reputed faculty with industrial experience.
     

  • All courses can be transferred to M.S. Polymers and Coatings Tech. program.
     

  • Excellent opportunity for international students to advance their education at affordable cost.
     

  • Excellent opportunities for jobs and career advancement in paints, coatings, and related manufacturing and user industries.

 

Who Should Enroll?

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  • Full-time working chemists/chemical engineers in polymers and coatings space

  • Students studying in other post-baccalaureate programs, desirous of knowledge and training polymers and coatings.

  • Students / Working professionals who want to pursue an M.S. degree with the least time on the campus.

 

Why Should You Enroll?

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  • Jobs … jobs … jobs!  Excellent opportunities for jobs and career advancement.

  • Fully online – no need to commute or leave your job.

  • Study at your own flexible time and place.

  • If desirous of MS degree, you can transfer all the courses. A substantial benefit.

  • P&C program has strong links with industries that will provide research, internship, and job opportunities.

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Specific Benefits to (Non-USA) International Students

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  • Graduate (post-graduate) certificate from a recognized accredited US university. (A STEM program)

  • Excellent job opportunities in your host country or elsewhere in this expanding industry.

  • No need for a visa or sponsorship for attending this online program

  • Substantial cost saving ~ $10,125 in tuition and fees, compared to attending on campus.
    Additional saving of ~10,000 in living expenses, travel, visa, costs, etc.

  • Can transfer all 15 credit hours (5 courses) to the on-camps M.S. program, and complete it in ~1 year.

  • Through the certificate program, you can still have all the benefits of the CPT (Curricular Practical Training) and OPT (Optional Practical Training) as long as you complete your Master's degree at EMU, as per STEM program guidelines. This enhances your career opportunities in the USA.

  • The M.S. program offers a number of assistantships, scholarships, and internship opportunities while you are on campus.

 

Useful Links:

Graduate Certificate in Polymers and Coatings Program information:

Admission to EMU Graduate School

Information for the International Students

 

 Interested in knowing more or have specific questions?

Contact: Polymers_coatings@emich.edu     polymers_coatings@emich.edu

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