CECS Graduate Education Office

Learn How to Protect the Power Grid

One of the most critical issues facing our nation is protecting the electrical grid and major electricity users from cyberattacks. This graduate certificate program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn focuses on protecting electrical systems from faults, communication models for monitoring and controlling electrical systems, and cybersecurity for the smart grid. The program provides an excellent opportunity for young professionals who want to enhance their skills, as well as for experienced professionals who want to change careers.

You can take all courses for the nine-credit certificate in person, online, or a combination of both. We schedule them in the late afternoon and evening so they’re convenient for part-time students who work. You can apply credits earned for the certificate toward graduate degrees offered by UM-Dearborn’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$99,380 Median Salary

Industrial Engineers

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 22,800 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$109,010 Median Salary

Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Overall employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 17,800 openings for electrical and electronics engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Admission Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is required.
  • There are no required prerequisites or standardized test scores for admission.
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