Vehicle Electronics and Controls, Graduate Certificate

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Our graduate certificate program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn provides an in-depth understanding of both analog and digital electronics integral to modern vehicles. You'll master the design of commonly used electrical circuits and gain hands-on experience with microprocessors. Our program includes practical laboratory work and group design projects, offering hands-on opportunities to apply what you learn.

You can take all four courses for the 12-credit certificate in person, online, or a combination of both. 

Pathway to a Master's Degree

Plan ahead by selecting certificate courses that overlap with graduate courses required for a related master's program. Doing so allows you to earn your certificate while simultaneously making progress toward your master's degree. Meet with an advisor to learn more!

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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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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 2024. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$118,780 Median Salary

Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Overall employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 17,500 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.

$134,830 Median Salary

Aerospace Engineers

Employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 4,500 openings for aerospace 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.

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