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Program overview

Engineering Master’s Prep Program

Build your future at Berkeley. The Engineering Master’s Prep (EMP) Program is an intensive five-week program, designed especially for international students pursuing an advanced engineering degree in the USA. You will have the opportunity to strengthen the skills and confidence you need to enroll and succeed at elite graduate engineering programs.

About the University of California, Berkeley
About Shorelight Live Technology

About the University of California, Berkeley

With one of the top three engineering schools in the world, the University of California, Berkeley is known for its proud tradition of research and innovation. Our award-winning faculty lead challenging courses and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to drive breakthroughs in engineering.

– #3 Best Engineering School - U.S. News & World Report, 2020
– $108,000 median starting salary for 2019 engineering grads

– ~28% of engineering students are international
– ~30% of engineering students are women

About Shorelight Live Technology

Shorelight’s innovative digital classroom experience allows you to learn and engage from anywhere in the world. You will attend the Berkeley Engineering Master’s Prep Program from wherever you are. Our live-to-device technology connects you with Berkeley professors, in real time, direct from campus, for an engaging classroom experience that rivals being there. Get live feedback and answers to your questions just as though you were physically in a classroom with your instructors. All you need is your computer and an internet connection.

Course Details

Strengthen your understanding of foundational engineering topics and gain confidence as you apply to elite graduate engineering programs.

Program Details

Format: Live digital distance learning
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 6-8 hours per week of Live delivery + 12-20 hours independent study
Two routes of entry:
Start Date: August 1, 2020
Start Date: September 12, 2020

Program Sessions

This online preparatory program focuses on foundational engineering principles and core concepts that will ready you for rigorous and competitive programs at elite graduate programs in the USA. You will learn from award-winning, industry-leading Berkeley faculty and gain confidence in an American classroom setting.

EMP Overview

Review core engineering concepts as you prepare to apply competitive master’s programs
Earn a Certificate of Achievement
Berkeley College of Engineering academic transcript
Gain guaranteed admission to the University of the Pacific, a top US university, just one hour from Berkeley, upon successful program completion

Module 1: Programming and Physics - Essentials of Programming

Basic programming
Basic arrays, definitions, and manipulations
Functions and plotting

Module 1: Programming and Physics - Fundamental Physics I

Basic thermodynamics
Heat transfer
Fluid mechanics

Module 2: Linear Algebra and Physics - Essentials of Linear Algebra

Motivational applications
Matrix and vector algebra
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Module 2: Linear Algebra and Physics - Fundamental Physics II

Statics
Mechanics and materials
Dynamics

Module 3: Circuits, Probability, and Statistics - Circuits

Resistive circuits
Inductive and capacitive circuits
Differential equation circuits

Module 3: Circuits, Probability, and Statistics - The Essentials of Probability and Statistics

Counting problems, sample spaces, probabilities, and events
Continuous random variables
Bayesian estimation

Module 4: Modeling and Simulation Tools for Industrial Research Applications - The Field of Simulation Machine Learning and Optimization

“Optimal” and classical gradient-based methods
Modern machine-learning, evolutionary computation, and genetic algorithms

Module 4: Modeling and Simulation Tools for Industrial Research Applications - Modeling and Simulation of Autonomous Systems—Swarms of UAVs

Modeling of swarm “agents”
Dynamics of large-scale systems
Modern optimization methods

Module 4: Modeling and Simulation Tools for Industrial Research Applications - Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing 3D Robotic Printers

Dynamics of 3D printing robots
Multi-physical electrodynamic control
Machine learning for system training/optimization

Module 5: Graduate School Counseling + Graduation Ceremony

Receive graduate school advising from dedicated counselors
Attend lectures by distinguished faculty and alumni
Celebrate with your classmates at the graduation ceremony

Important Dates

Application Deadline	September 23, 2020
Payment Deadline	September 23, 2020
Start Date	October 3, 2020

Tuition & Cost

Program cost is $7,500 USD and is subject to change.

Program	Cost Per Semester
Master's Prep Program	Spring 2021 N/ASummer 2021 $7,500Fall 2021 N/A

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements vary by program track and graduate level. Please contact an advisor for more detail.

Shorelight - Who We Are

As international student experience experts, we bring students to US schools—or connect top US programs with students abroad. Here's how:

Signature Student Experience

Out education counselors and campus teams guide students to success, from application to graduation.

Career Services

We connect students to internships, alumni networks, and career opportunities around the world.

Innovative Live technology

Our award-nominated digital classroom experience brings real-time instruction to students anywhere.

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Stories

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Introducing Shorelight Live

Learn from the best US professors in real time, in your home region, with the innovative Shorelight Live platform—the most convenient way to connect live (digitally) with top 50 universities.

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