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Graduate Certificate in Railway Engineering at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

The rail industry is growing and needs technically trained engineers. Graduate with a certificate in railway engineering and join the growth and modernization of the railroad industry. Columbia may be known for its trains, but the United States as a whole has the longest railway network in the world.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering  |  Duration: 3 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Railway engineering courses include railway infrastructure planning and design, railway operations and logistics, design of railroad bridges and other structures, dynamics of railway systems and a designed rail project. The program is offered online, allowing traditional students and working professionals from around the country to enroll.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Railway Engineer, Railway Track Designer, Structural Engineer, Transportation Engineer.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 3 credit hours

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