Automotive Systems and Mobility, DEng

You largely design your own 36-credit program. Six credits of faculty-guided study of preliminary research of the topic of interest are required and 24 credits are devoted to researching and writing your dissertation. For the remaining six credits, you choose two courses from a single core research area:

• Automotive Cybersecurity
• Advanced Simulation, Human Factors and Transportation Systems Safety
• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
• Dynamics, Control and Vehicle Safety
• Electrified Vehicles
• Materials, Manufacturing and Design
• Shared Mobility
• Thermal-Fluid Combustion
• Data Analytics in Automotive Mobility

You will learn how to conduct high-quality applied research with direct relevance to engineering practice and report your results in publications and presentations.

The following are the minimum requirements for admission in the Doctor of Engineering (D. Eng.) in Automotive Systems and Mobility (ASM).

• A master’s degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited program
  • Bachelor’s GPA: 3.0 on the 4.0-scale for regular admission
  • Master’s GPA: 3.2 on the 4.0-scale for regular admission
• For non-native English speakers, recent scores of an advanced English proficiency exam, such as a minimum score of 84 on internet-based TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5.
• At least two years of full-time equivalent research and development experience in industry.
• Three recommendation letters from faculty and industry professionals including at least one letter from a current supervisor/employer and at least one letter from a faculty member.  The letter must show commitment and support from the employer.
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) or a resume. Information needed to be included in CV or resume:
    • Education background
    • Professional experience
    • Projects
    • Honors and awards
    • Publications, thesis, and technical reports
• A Statement of purpose including a research topic and research plan.
  • Instruction for Academic Statement of Purpose: The academic statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background, your research experience and interested research area, topic, plan, and your career (professional/academic) goals.  Any thoughts, comments or plans for future research could be included.
  • Instruction for Personal Statement: (MSE only) The personal statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written statement about your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges that motivate the decision to pursue a Ph.D. degree at the University of Michigan-Dearborn and how this PhD program will help you meet your career and educational objectives.
• It is strongly suggested to identify a faculty advisor at the time of application. A faculty advisor must be identified after admission and before the first enrollment.

Preference is given to:

• Students with scholarships provided by companies or government organizations
• Students with a commitment by employers in writing such as reduced working hours, e.g. 30 hours/week, for the first three years.

Application Deadline:

February 1 for Fall Term only