Global Engineering ,Certificate
Cultural Anthropology, Environmental Impact, Ethical Thinking, Global Context, Global Cross-Cultural Communication, Interdisciplinary, International Development, Sustainability, User-Centered Design, global issues
Gain the skills needed to tackle the world's most pressing challenges and enhance your technical expertise. Prepare for a future in global engineering, with opportunities to collaborate, innovate and thrive in a multicultural, interconnected world.
In the certificate program in global engineering, you gain the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills needed to address complex challenges around the world in the certificate program in global engineering. The program includes foundational coursework in engineering perspectives, global engineering design, and international-themed courses relevant to your major --- such as sustainability, energy, environment, global development, leadership and entrepreneurship. With a focus on global systems thinking, the program prepares you to become a socially responsible and effective engineer who's capable of addressing the interconnected problems that transcend national borders.
The program includes virtually delivered programs, such as the Global Career Accelerator, that expose you to global industries, helping you build your professional skills through internships and applicable projects. Experiential programs like human-centered design projects immerse you in solving practical problems through design thinking, including customer discovery, rapid prototyping and field testing.
In addition to two required courses --- FSE 150 Perspectives on Grand Challenges for Engineering and FSE 420 Global Engineering for Humanity --- a key component of the certificate is a mandatory international experience. This requirement provides you with hands-on experience working on global engineering challenges through international or virtual internships (including global virtual internships and global career accelerator programs), internationally based research internships, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering faculty-led or other study abroad programs, or an honors thesis focused on a globally relevant theme. Other comparable experiences may be considered on an individual basis. You should note that international travel that doesn't include an academic, research, experiential, service-learning or professional component doesn't fulfill this requirement. This experience enhances your cross-cultural competencies and provides a practical, immersive opportunity to apply your technical expertise in an international context.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The certificate requires 15 credit hours; three hours of lower-division and 12 hours of upper-division coursework. All courses must be passed with a "B" or better. Due to the prerequisite structure, students must allow at least three years to complete the certificate program.
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FSE 150 Perspectives on Grand Challenges for Engineering
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B
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B | 3 |
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FSE 420 Global Engineering for Humanity
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B
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B | 3 |
| International and Cultural Coursework and/or International Experience Component | ||
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1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B
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B | 1 |
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8 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B
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B | 8 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offers many global opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience and expand their global networks.
For those seeking flexible online options, global virtual internships allow students to work with companies around the world from anywhere and gain practical experience in fields such as engineering, business and design. Additionally, Engineering Projects in Community Service offers students the chance to tackle applicable challenges in underserved communities, with projects in locations including Kenya, Vietnam and Spain. These opportunities help bridge technical skills with meaningful societal impact and are ideal for students interested in sustainable development and social entrepreneurship.
Cultural immersion opportunities abroad allow students to explore local cultures while they work on projects that address community needs. Faculty-led summer study abroad programs in countries including Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, China and England combine academic learning with practical exposure, enabling students to gain insights into global industries and innovative practices. These programs are ideal for students in engineering, design, business, sustainability and other fields, offering transformative experiences that prepare them for a future in the global workforce.
With a strong foundation in both technical engineering skills and cross-cultural competencies, graduates are prepared to work in multinational corporations, international development organizations and global engineering firms. They can pursue roles in industries such as sustainable development, renewable energy, environmental engineering, infrastructure design and technology innovation, where solving complex global challenges is a priority.
In addition to traditional engineering positions, graduates have opportunities to work in global project management, international consulting and leadership roles that require both technical expertise and cultural fluency. Graduates may also contribute to international research initiatives and humanitarian engineering projects, or work with nongovernmental organizations focused on global development and disaster relief. With their enhanced understanding of global trends and the ability to navigate diverse cultural and regulatory environments, these engineers are highly sought-after by employers worldwide who need professionals capable of driving innovation and solving problems on a global scale.
Dean, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
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BYENG 690
FSEGlobalengagement@asu.edu
480-965-1726
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