University of Illinois Online Catalog - http://www.online.uillinois.edu University of Illinois at Chicago Engineering Law and Management Certificate Program Description The Engineering Law and Management Certificate enhances knowledge of legal principles affecting the engineering profession and intellectual property laws. Topics include basic contract, tort principles, and environmental law. Also, patent, copyright, trade secret, mask work, cyber-squatting legal and procedural principles, protection for novel software, biotech inventions, business methods, and trademark protection for domain names. Admission Requirements A baccalaureate or equivalent degree in engineering or a closely related field—such as biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics—from a recognized institution of higher learning. A cumulative “B” average for the final 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study. This translates to a grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4, or 4.0 on a scale of 5. A strong academic interest in engineering and an enthusiasm for online learning in a collaborative virtual community of faculty and fellow students. Please note that undergraduate transcripts are not required for application to certificate programs, but you must provide proof of a baccalaureate degree. Degree Requirements Upon completion of the 3 courses, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Should you wish to pursue your studies and apply to our Master of Engineering degree program, you will have to submit an application and an official copy of your undergraduate transcripts. And, provided that you receive grades of A or B, you may transfer the 3 courses into the MEng program. Three courses are required for completion MENG 400: Engineering Law (4) MENG 401: Engineering Management (4) MENG 402: Intellectual Property Law (4) Program Contact Program Coordinator: UIC College of Engineering: Office of Graduate and Professional Admission: Carolyn Williams 851 South Morgan MEng Program College of Engineering Chicago, IL 60607 1200 W. Harrison St. 851 South Morgan Street 312.996.9806 Chicago, IL 60607 816 SEO/ MC 171 [email protected] 312.996.4350 Chicago, IL 60607-7043 312.996.9806 [email protected] Program URL: https://meng.uic.edu/certificates/.