Transportation Planning and Modeling [Graduate Certificate]

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Transportation Planning and Modeling prepares students for careers in transportation planning and modeling. The program provides 17 credit hours of study, including required courses in geographic information systems, transportation planning and policy, and transportation modeling systems. Restricted electives allow students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in transportation planning and policy, infrastructure planning and development, public administration, nonprofit organizations, and private consulting firms.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Graduate Certificate in Transportation Planning and Modeling aims to prepare students for careers in transportation planning and modeling, a field that addresses the complex mobility needs of modern society.
• The program provides 17 credit hours of study, including 14 hours of required courses and 3 hours of restricted electives.
• Required courses cover essential topics such as geographic information systems, transportation planning and policy, infrastructure planning and policy, urban and regional planning, and transportation modeling systems.
• Restricted electives offer students the flexibility to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals, with options including construction project financial planning and estimating, geographic information systems applications, public administration concepts, strategic management in the public and nonprofit sectors, and intergovernmental and nonprofit collaborations.

Careers:

• The Graduate Certificate in Transportation Planning and Modeling equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in various sectors, including:
• Transportation planning and policy
• Infrastructure planning and development
• Public administration
• Nonprofit organizations
• Private consulting firms