Program Overview

Online Vehicle Dynamics Certificate

The Online Vehicle Dynamics Certificate is a graduate certificate program offered by Michigan Technological University. This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of vehicle dynamics, including the study of how vehicles move and respond to objects on the road.

Program Description

The program focuses on the theoretical knowledge of advanced topics such as vehicle performance simulation, modeling, suspension, propulsion system design, and chassis system integration. Students will build a strong foundation in automotive engineering, preparing them for careers in the field of vehicle dynamics.

Why Earn Your Online Vehicle Dynamics Certificate at MTU?

By joining the automotive engineering certificate program at MTU, students become part of a historic program and a tradition of excellence. Since 1885, MTU has helped engineers develop the expertise and knowledge to find rewarding careers and make positive impacts on the world around them.

Access to State-of-the-art Research and Tools

The online vehicle dynamics certificate is part of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, which was ranked 16th in the nation among public institutions for total National Science Foundation research expenditures. Students will have access to cutting-edge training that will prepare them for a career as an automotive engineer specializing in vehicle dynamics.

Industry Connections

Students will also join a thriving community of expert faculty, insightful peers, and industry-connected alumni who are committed to helping each other achieve their career goals. MTU has a long tradition of working with some of the biggest and most innovative manufacturers in the automotive industry.

Attentive and Supportive Faculty

Because MTU offers small class sizes in vehicle dynamics courses, students will receive individualized attention from faculty mentors with decades of professional and educational experience in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, and specific topics like vehicle performance simulation and analysis.

Required Courses

The following courses are required for the Online Vehicle Dynamics Certificate:

• ME 4450 - Vehicle Dynamics
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
  • Semesters Offered: Spring
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
  • Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 3400 or ME 3400 or EE 3261
• ME 5812 - Automotive Control Systems
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
  • Semesters Offered: Spring
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering
  • Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 4775 or ME 4775
• EE 5812 - Automotive Control Systems
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
  • Semesters Offered: Spring
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical & Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
  • Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3261 or MEEM 4775 or ME 4775

Electives (Choose One)

Students must choose one of the following elective courses:

• ME 5701 - Intermediate Dynamics
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering
  • Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 4901(C) or ME 4901(C) or ENT 4950(C) or Graduate Status >= 1
• ME 5730 - Dynamic System Simulation
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
  • Semesters Offered: Spring
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Vehicle Dynamics
• ME 5990 - Special Topics
  • Credits: variable to 4.0; May be repeated
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Prepare for Graduate Studies

The field of vehicle dynamics moves quickly, and it's essential for automotive engineers to keep up with the latest theories and discoveries in the field. The vehicle engineering certificate helps students get on the road to earning an advanced degree in engineering, increasing their employment and salary opportunities.

Possible Careers

With an Online Vehicle Dynamics Certificate from MTU, students can pursue various careers, including:

• Vehicle loads and dynamics engineer
• Vehicle performance simulation engineer
• Engine loads engineer
• Race engineer
• Vehicle dynamics modeling engineer
• Tire development engineer
• Composites design engineer

Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. The following requirements must be met:

• Admitted applicants typically have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Preferred major: Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical field. Applicants with other degrees may be required to take preparatory courses.
• GMAT/GRE: not required

About Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech is a public research university founded in 1885. The Graduate School offers 40 master's degree programs and 27 PhD programs to provide students and the world with what tomorrow needs.