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Take the next step in your professional journey with Washington University's Sever Institute.
Whether you are just beginning on your career path, or a seasoned professional looking to gain an edge toward achieving a leadership position, our real-world curriculums and renowned faculty will build on your experience with the technical competencies and leadership skills needed for success.
Explore our graduate degree and certificate programs:
Engineering Management
Cybersecurity Management
Health Care Operational Excellence
Sever Community
Meet our students
Our students are part of a distinctive and distinguished university community. They manage everyday commitments and responsibilities, balancing work, family and education. Sever Institute students develop unique ways of understanding, experiencing, and applying their education, leading to success and advancement in their careers.

Hasima Hajdini
Degree Pursuing: Master's in health care operational excellence
Employer: St. Louis Children's Hospital
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Non-degree training
Technology & Leadership Center
Non-degree professional education options are also available through Washington University's Technology & Leadership Center for individuals and organizations. Whether you are seeking training to enter a new field, continuing your professional education or meeting the requirements needed to maintain your industry certification, the learning is personal — and personalized.
Training courses
