Program: Bridge Engineering Advanced Certificate - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Bridge engineers need the skills and knowledge required to design the next generation of bridges that are safe, durable, environmentally sustainable, and resilient against natural hazards using new materials, methods, and components. Our flexible Advanced Certificate in Bridge Engineering introduces early career participants to bridge engineering and prepares experienced participants to take on leadership roles in design and management of transportation infrastructure elements including bridges and tunnels.

Required Core (3 credits)

CIE 579LEC - Brdg/Infra Mgt Pub Policy Credits: 3

Electives (9 credits)

Select 3 from:

CIE 512LEC - Struc Reliablity & Safety Credits: 3
CIE 519LEC - Struc Dyn Earthquak Eng 1 Credits: 3
CIE 522LEC - Design of Structures for Fire Credits: 3
CIE 525LEC - Concrete Structures Credits: 3
CIE 534LEC - Earthqu Engr & Found Dyna Credits: 3
CIE 561LEC - Wind Engineering and Turbulent Flow Credits: 3
CIE 572LEC - Advanced Concrete Materials Credits: 3
CIE 580LEC - Emerging Tech’ies Brdg Credits: 3
CIE 584LEC - Bridge Engineering 1: Design of Steel Highway Bridges Credits: 3
CIE 585LEC - Bridge Engineering 2: Design of Prestressed Concrete Highway Bridges Credits: 3
CIE 625LEC - Aseismic Base Isolation Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
Hybrid (some of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)
Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

12 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$100

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.