Accredited diploma
Earn your credential from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies.
Taught in English
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers.
120 credit degree
Transfer up to 64 credits toward the 120 credit degree.
100% online
Learn when and where it works best for you.
$400 per credit hour (Summer 2025); $412 per credit hour (Fall 2025)
Benefit from affordable tuition and flexible payments.
Build your career with a Georgetown degree
As today’s job market continues to evolve, new careers are emerging that demand creativity, broad knowledge, and the ability to fit disparate pieces of information into a coherent whole. Successfully navigating these shifting landscapes requires a distinct way of seeing, thinking, and doing—it requires mental agility and adaptability. These skills are at the core of a liberal studies education.
In this program, you’ll develop the well-rounded expertise you need to advance your career while also balancing personal and professional commitments. Choose from 6 key concentrations to pave your career pathway.
As a graduate, you’ll leave the program with not only stronger critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills, but also the professional skills necessary to make you a more competitive candidate in the workforce.
Career Services
The Cawley Career Education Center at Georgetown provides students with resume and interview resources, as well as assistance with finding and applying for internships and employment opportunities. Some of the resources available to students include:
Handshake
Huntr
Big Interview
Resume Worded
Firsthand
Interstride
Read more about available career resources here.
Alumni Network Benefits:
Liberal Studies Degree students get access to HoyaGateway, a portal to connect with Georgetown alumni.
Admissions Information
Applications for Summer 2025 are open.
Important Dates:
- February 15, 2025: Summer 2025 priority deadline
- March 12, 2025: Concentration Spotlight Webinar: Media, Communications, & Humanities - Register here
- April 15, 2025: Summer 2025 final deadline
Unofficial Transcript Evaluation Opportunity
You can transfer up to 64 eligible credits towards the 120-credit degree. To see if your credits qualify, please complete the preliminary transcript evaluation form available to applicants who have completed all sections in the admissions application through the “Application Information” section.
Reach the next step in your career
- Learn the latest analytical methods in engineering
- Build advanced skills in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more
- Dive deep into five interdisciplinary engineering domains: infrastructure systems, biomedical and biomechanical engineering, data analysis, advanced manufacturing, and electrical, power, and autonomous systems
- Prepare for senior roles by studying subjects like technical leadership, innovation, digital transformation, and technology strategy
Advance your career
On average, engineers who have completed a master’s degree program earn 20% percent more than engineers who only have a bachelor's degree according to a Work.Chron.com report.
$101,780 per year
Average salary of an electrical engineer in the United States from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
20k+ open jobs on average every year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported job postings for electrical engineering in the U.S. alone recently numbered 303,800.
6% job growth by 2031
The materials engineering field is projecting growth year-over-year for 2021-2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Qualify for in-demand jobs
The MAS-E curriculum supports your personal and professional goals through flexible course offerings. What do you want out of this program?
“I want to grow my career in advanced manufacturing.” The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like Engineering Data Analysis and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. Example courses include Applied Optimization, Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems, and Structural Materials.
“I want to switch my career path and pursue work in integrated circuits.” The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like , Electrical, Power, and Autonomous Systems and Engineering Data Analysis. Example courses include Techniques for Electronic Device Fabrication, Models in Engineering, Flying Robots, and Optimization: Theory and Practice.
“I want to make an impact on climate change by developing skills in environmental engineering." The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like Infrastructure Systems Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. Example courses include Energy Systems Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Manufacturing in a Climate Emergency, and Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0.