Master of Science in Engineering - Automotive Systems Curriculum


You are able to pursue our Master of Science in Engineering – Automotive Systems degree if you have a Bachelor’s degree from an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.  Engineering technology degrees will not be considered for the Engineering programs.

The Curriculum for MSE - Automotive Systems consists of ten 4-credit courses or 40 credit hours.

Required Course
MECH-522 Engineering Analysis

Plus - Up to 4 of the following*:
MECH-540 Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines & Automotive Power Systems - (Available on-campus only)
MECH-541 Advanced Automotive Power Systems - (Available on-campus only)
MECH-542 Chassis System Design - (Available on-campus only)
MECH-544 Introduction to Automotive Powertrains - (Available on-campus only)
MECH-546 Vehicle System Dynamics
MECH-550 Automotive Bioengineering: Occupant Protection & Safety - (Available on-campus only)

At least 4 of the following*:
MECH-616 FEA of Automotive Structures
MECH-621 Applied Transport Phenomena
MECH-623/620 Applied Energy Systems Analysis - (Available on-campus only)
MECH-640 Advanced Engine Design
MECH-641 Combustion and Emissions
MECH-642 Design of Suspension Systems
MECH-643 Noise, Vibration & Harshness

Required Elective

Thesis or one 600-Level Elective

*Course prerequisites must be observed.

SAE/Kettering University Partnership

Students who have up to eight (8) Continuing Education Units (CEU) from approved SAE seminars may be eligible to transfer those CEU's into Kettering University's Automotive Systems degree program and/or the Automotive Systems Certificate.

For more information on this program or the SAE option, please contact the Continuing Education Department at 810-762-7960 or kraup@kettering.edu.