Automotive Engineering

Master of Engineering in Automotive Engineering
 
 

Automotive Engineering University of Michigan 321 Lay Automotive Laboratory 1231 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2121 Phone: (734) 763-1134 Fax: (734) 764-4256 autoeng@engin.umich.edu

Contents Overview Degree Objectives Faculty and Students Admission Degree Requirements Overview The Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Automotive Engineering is a 30 credit program driven by the need for technical leaders in the automotive environment who have depth in their own engineering discipline, breadth across engineering disciplines, knowledge of basic management issues, and the ability to lead project teams.  This need has been defined through numerous discussions with industry.  The program places emphasis on engineering practice and is ideally suited to working engineers who desire broader graduate experience but cannot be away from work full-time. Degree Objectives The Master of Engineering program aims at achieving the following goals:   Strengthen the technical competence and depth of automotive engineers by teaching them advanced skills in their engineering discipline. Broaden the horizons of automotive engineers by exposing them to the wide spectrum of interdisciplinary engineering activities involved in the process of development, design, and manufacturing of complex automotive systems. Provide automotive engineers with an enhanced understanding of related disciplines as well as management and human factors issues related to the design and marketing of automotive systems. Provide automotive engineers with practical experience in team building, carrying out projects in interdisciplinary teams, and in developing and managing projects. The M. Eng. in Automotive Engineering program is ideally suited to engineers who desire to pursue careers in the automotive industry or in government laboratories with automotive research, development, or regulatory programs. This program complements the teaching and research activities within the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, and significantly enhances the outreach of the Automotive Research Center to both industry and government.   Faculty and Students The program primarily relies upon established courses and faculty from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, as well as other departments within the College of Engineering and other schools.  Faculty from various departments will also be asked to participate in providing seminars for this program, and in consulting on student project teams.  Some on-campus courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening.  A maximum of 15 credits may be transferred from the U of M Dearborn campus.   Admission Prerequisites for admission include:   Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science. At least two years of college engineering mathematics. Undergraduate coursework in at least three of the engineering core areas of automotive engineering (power and propulsion; dynamics and controls; aerodynamics and structural mechanics; electronics). The equivalent of two years of full-time industrial experience in automotive engineering.  Students with outstanding qualifications who do not have two years of industrial experience may be considered for admission if they have relevant summer internship or co-op experience. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), general test, is highly recommended. Degree Requirements The M. Eng. in Automotive Engineering requires a total of 30 credit hours of course work, of which at least 24 credit hours must be graded (not ‘satisfactory/unsatisfactory’), and at least 18 credit hours must be in courses at the 500 level and above.  A minimum grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (i.e., a "B" average) is required for graduation.  Each entering student will be assigned a faculty advisor, and must obtain the advisor’s approval for the overall program of study.  The Project and Seminar (comprising 6 of the 30 credits) are required, but remaining courses may be elected according to individual interest within the divisional framework listed under Sample Courses.   Click here for downloadable Application Forms and Instructions Back to Top