Certificate Programs
WPI offers a graduate certificate and an advanced certificate in Fire Protection Engineering for qualified students to further their studies in an advanced field of fire protection engineering. A group of four to six courses are selected from a range of offerings in consultation with an academic advisor. Taken together, the courses form a cohesive theme. Options include but are not limited to:
- Core Concepts in Fire Protection Engineering
- Industrial Applications
- Hazard and Risk Assessment
- Facility and Building Design
- Advanced Protection Systems
- Fire Protection Management
Graduate Certificate
Designed for students already holding an undergraduate degree in an engineering or physical science. Through the four-course certificate program you will gain career-boosting skills and experience while learning and working closely with WPI faculty members who are recognized as world leaders in fire protection engineering and Fire Science.
Curriculum: 4 Fire Protection Engineering Courses chosen with Faculty Advisor
Advanced Certificate
Designed for students already holding a master’s degree in fire protection engineering or a related field. Through the five-course certificate program you will gain career-boosting skills and experience while learning and working closely with WPI faculty members who are recognized as world leaders in fire protection engineering and Fire Science.
Curriculum: 5 Fire Protection Engineering Courses chosen with Faculty Advisor
Admissions Requirements
Applicants for the master’s or certificate programs should have a B.S. in engineering, engineering technology or the physical sciences. Students with science degrees and graduates of some engineering, and engineering technology disciplines may be required to take selected undergraduate courses to round out their backgrounds. Applicants should have already taken courses in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and calculus through differential equations with a grade of B or better or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Applicants with no FPE work experience should submit a statement of purpose (1-2 pages) articulating their interest in the field.
Certificate Completion
You must complete the requirements for the online graduate certificate program three years from the date of admission into the program. The credits may be subsequently applied toward a master's degree if you are formally admitted to the MS program at a later date.