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The Cockrell School of Engineering's division for continuing and professional engineering education.

As a top-10-ranked engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology advancement and engineering education for over a century. Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE), the school’s professional development division, provides working engineers with top-tier continuing and professional education and real-world training that accelerates career development and strengthens companies. Our graduate programs, professional development programs, and custom on-site courses for companies are led by Cockrell School faculty members and industry experts to deliver results-based programs with immediately applicable tools.

10/29/2026

Congratulations to the first graduates of UT Austin’s Semiconductor Graduate Certificate! 🤘

Through three graduate-level courses, these students developed specialized knowledge in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and device physics.

As the semiconductor industry continues to grow, the demand for skilled professionals is growing with it. This certificate gives STEM professionals an opportunity to build these skills in a shorter time frame without committing to another full degree.

Congratulations to our first cohort on this achievement! Read more here: https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/news/celebrating-the-first-graduates-of-txeees-semiconductor-graduate-certificate/

👉 Learn more about the program: https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/academic-programs/grad-certs/semiconductor/

10/26/2026

Master of Software Engineering vs. Computer Science: Which Degree is Best for You?

Computer Science or Software Engineering? If you’re an engineer thinking about going back to school, it’s a choice you’ll likely face, and applications for TxEEE’s spring cohort close November 1.

The two degrees are closely related, but the training looks different. One focuses on the theory behind how computing works. The other takes an engineering approach to the full lifecycle of building and maintaining systems.

A Computer Science master’s might be your path if you’re drawn to theory, algorithms, and how computers actually work. It suits people who want to research why systems behave the way they do, or who’d rather specialize deeply in one technical area than work across the whole stack.

A Software Engineering master’s is more applied. It’s built for engineers who already code and want to take on more: designing, building, and leading software systems across entire organizations rather than single projects. It’s likely the right fit if you’re drawn to:

A Software Engineering master’s might be your path if you’re drawn to:
- Designing, building, and maintaining software across its entire lifecycle
- Applying engineering principles to build reliable systems
- Understanding how the parts of a system work together
- Working with development processes and teams
- Delivering software that creates real business value

Neither is the “better” degree. The right one depends on how you want to work and the type of engineer you want to be.

If you already know how to code and you’re ready to move from writing it to leading the systems and people behind it, the Software Engineering program at Texas Engineering Executive Education is built for working engineers like you.

Applications close on November 1 for the spring semester. Learn more here:
👉 https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/academic-programs/soft-engr/

10/12/2026

Great engineers solve problems. Great engineering leaders decide which problems are worth solving.

Dr. Eric Bickel, Program Director of TxEEE's Engineering Management Master's program, helps engineers make that shift, and in our latest Q&A, he shares what it takes:

➡️ You don't need to be a manager to benefit yet. The best time to build leadership skills is before you're handed the responsibility.
➡️ You don't have to leave your technical side behind. ENM builds on it.
➡️ AI makes judgment more important, not less.

All while working full-time, one weekend a month.

Read the full Q&A 👉 https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/news/eric-bickel-enm-program-questions/

10/07/2026

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴
An engineering education builds more than technical expertise. It develops ways of thinking that professionals apply well beyond the lab, the classroom, or the job site. Here are five competencies that carry into everyday decision-making.

𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢-𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨
Engineers learn to collect, organize, and interpret data before drawing conclusions. The same discipline applies to tracking health metrics, managing finances, or evaluating any choice where evidence should outweigh instinct.

𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨
Regular work with numbers builds fluency in estimation and calculation. That fluency supports quick, accurate judgments, from assessing costs to weighing trade-offs under time pressure.

𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨
Engineering trains you to break complex problems into components and understand how those parts interact. This approach works as well for diagnosing a mechanical fault as it does for untangling an organizational challenge.

𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵
Engineers are taught to anticipate failure points and plan for contingencies before problems arise. Applied more broadly, this habit leads to more resilient plans in both professional and personal contexts.

𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺
Engineering programs expose students to a wide range of tools and platforms, building the confidence to learn new technologies quickly and apply them efficiently.

These competencies are the foundation of effective engineering and of effective leadership.

Ready to build on them? Here at TxEEE, we offer master's programs in Engineering Management, Software Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, designed for working engineers who want to advance without stepping away from their careers.

➡️ https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/academic-programs/

09/25/2026

Technical skills got you here. Are you ready to take things one step further? TxEEE’s Engineering Management Master’s Program can help you achieve those goals.

1. You can explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders. Being the bridge between engineering and the rest of the business is a core leadership signal

2. Do you find yourself more excited about a teammate's breakthrough than your own? Shifting from personal output to team success is the first step toward leadership.

3. You've started asking 'What do you think?' instead of jumping straight to 'Here's how.'

4. You're noticing patterns across projects, not just solving the one in front of you. Zooming out from the task-level to the process/team level is a sign of readiness.

5. You're drawn to mentoring, helping others, and increasing impact through people.

TxEEE's Engineering Management Program might be your next step. Click the link below to check out more information about the Engineering Management Program.

Inquire today! 👉 https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/academic-programs/engr-manage/

09/22/2026

Ever taken something apart just to see how it works?

That curiosity might be pointing you toward a master's in mechanical engineering. From robotics and semiconductors to energy and manufacturing, ME opens doors across industries and gives problem-solvers the skills to design what comes next.

We've rounded up 8 signs it could be the right next step for your career. How many sound like you?

👉 https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/news/8-reasons-that-mechanical-engineering-might-be-for-you/

09/15/2026

We're excited to share that we have a new self-paced course:
𝘈𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘯: 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺

Hydrogen is gaining serious momentum as a tool for decarbonization, industrial innovation, and economic growth, but it can be hard to understand where it fits if you're new to the space. The self-paced online course is taught by Dr. Brian Korgel, Director of the UT Energy Institute and a member of the Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council.

In ~18 hours, you'll learn:
✅ How hydrogen is produced, stored, and transported
✅ The full hydrogen value chain and infrastructure needs
✅ End-use applications across industries
✅ The policy and market forces shaping hydrogen's growth

Designed for policymakers, energy professionals, investors, and anyone seeking a clear introduction — 𝘯𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥.

𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘥 pricing ends October 8 (Hydrogen Day)

Register here: https://executive.engr.utexas.edu/prof-dev/courses/intro-to-hydrogen-tech

07/28/2026

HSTC is out at the Colorado Regional Mine Rescue Competition in Loveland, Colorado, this week. This MSHA mine rescue event is a competitive training exercise designed to test and sharpen the emergency response, technical skills, and preparedness of mine rescue teams. These events simulate real-world underground crises such as fires, explosions, and trapped miners.

One of our HSTC colleagues, Garland Moffet, is one of the Judges, while Alexa and Damir are assisting with score appeals.

04/14/2026

✨ Graduate Spotlight ✨

We’re proud to celebrate Rabita Saleh, a graduate of the Engineering Management program.

As part of her capstone project, Rabita conducted impactful research titled “Jurisdictional Exposure in Grid-Scale Solar Inverter Supply Chains in Texas.” Under the guidance of Dr. R. Britt Freund, Full Professor of Practice and Assistant Dean at the McCombs School of Business, she analyzed vulnerabilities in solar infrastructure and collaborated with stakeholders, including ERCOT.

Her work gained statewide attention and led to an invitation from Senator Charles Schwertner’s office to present before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce on April 1, 2026, during a hearing on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity. She presented alongside fellow ENM graduate Sumedh Sunil Gosavi, whose research focused on large power transformer supply chains.

The Engineering Management program is a true intersection of business and engineering—bridging the expertise of the McCombs School of Business and the Cockrell School of Engineering to prepare leaders who solve complex, real-world challenges.

Rabita’s accomplishments exemplify the impact of interdisciplinary education on energy resilience, policy, and innovation. Join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement!

04/10/2026

✨ Graduate Spotlight ✨

Meet Sofia — one of our incredible Engineering Management graduates this year.

She shares why taking the leap into the program changed her path, helping her grow not just as an engineer but as a leader at Tesla.

Her journey is a reminder of what’s possible when you invest in yourself.

We’re so proud of you, Sofia! 💙

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