Automotive Engineering Technology, Master of Science (MS)

Program Overview

The Automotive Engineering Technology MS program equips graduates with advanced research and design skills for careers in automotive product development, manufacturing, and research. The program offers specialization areas in various automotive sectors and includes core courses in experimental research, project management, and design of experiments. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the automotive industry, including positions in engineering, design, manufacturing, and research and development.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Automotive Engineering Technology Master of Science (MS) prepares graduates for careers in product research, design, and development, along with manufacturing in the original equipment and aftermarket industries.
Specialization areas include passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, vehicle emissions, safety, fuels and lubricants, construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment.
• Objectives: The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:
• Apply advanced research methods and design principles to automotive engineering problems
• Develop and evaluate innovative automotive technologies
• Manage and lead automotive engineering projects
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders in the automotive industry

Outline:

• Core Courses:
• AET 661: Automotive Experimental Research 1
• AET 662: Automotive Experimental Research 2
• AET 663: Automotive Experimental Research 3
• MET 625: Advanced Project Management
• MET 627: Six Sigma from an Industrial Perspective
• MET 654: Design of Experiments
• MET 600: Manufacturing Research Methods
• Research/Methods Courses:
• MET 600: Manufacturing Research Methods
• Restricted Electives:
• AET 535: Automotive Design & Construction
• AET 568: Automotive Research Methods and Design of Experiments
• AET 592: Seminar: Automotive
• AET 637: Automotive Emission Design and Measurement
• AET 638: High Performance Engineering
• AET 647: Advanced Automotive Emissions and Measurement
• AET 648: Advanced High Performance Engineering
• AET 664: Automotive Experimental Research 4
• AET 677: Individual Study
• AET 697: Internship: Automotive
• MET 507: Manufacturing Resource Planning and Control
• MET 525: Project & Value Management
• MET 526: Logistics & Transportation
• MET 527: Quality Management Systems
• MET 528: Lean Manufacturing
• MET 628: Advanced Quality Tools
• MET 645: CAD Applications
• Unrestricted Electives:
• ENG 675: Technical Communication for STEM Professionals
• MBA 612: Data Analysis and Statistics for Managers
• MBA 614: Economic Analysis for Managers
• MBA 642: Management of Human Resources
• MBA 645: Information Technology and Systems Management
• MBA 651: Managing Behavior in a Changing World
• MBA 657: Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations
• MBA 665: Leadership
• MBA 667: Organizational Development and Change
• Capstone Course:
• AET 694: Alternate Plan Paper (1-2 credits)

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for careers in product research, design, and development, along with manufacturing in the automotive industry.
• Graduates may find employment in positions such as:
• Automotive Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Project Manager
• Quality Engineer
• Research and Development Engineer