Launched in 2011, the online UW Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management (MIPM) program prepares graduates to challenge the status quo on improving infrastructure reliability and accessibility to all members of communities it supports. Infrastructure investment is a necessity around the globe in order for communities to thrive and improve their economic vitality. There has never been a better time to enroll in an online program designed specifically to meet the needs for early and mid-career professionals seeking advanced training in infrastructure planning and management. The remote learning format also makes it convenient for active service members and international students wishing to by-pass visa restrictions. Tuition costs are the same for in state versus out of state students. The MIPM is offered by the UW Department of Urban Design & Planning, one of the leading planning programs in the United States and the top planning school in the Pacific Northwest. A self-sustaining, fee-based degree, the MIPM is administered in partnership with UW Continuum College, which extends the reach of the UW with a range of online and on-campus programs for working professionals and other learners of all ages.