Master of Science in Automotive Engineering
From the Model-T to hybrid cars, the automotive industry has undergone many transformations. Its history is rich and its future exciting. With increased global competition, the development of new technologies, and the demand for more efficient, sustainable, and earth-friendly vehicles, advanced education and leadership skills can be the keys to your success in the field. What better place to hone your skills than the automotive capital of the world? Founded on the site where Henry Ford perfected the moving assembly line, Lawrence Technological University has long played a significant role in advancing the region's leadership position in the field of automotive engineering, and Lawrence Tech graduates have been responsible for thousands of automotive innovations.
Engineer Your Future
The Master of Science in Automotive Engineering at Lawrence Tech is an interdisciplinary program designed to not only help you develop your skills as an engineer, but also to help you gain a mastery of the entire vehicle. Geared toward graduates of ABET-accredited undergraduate mechanical or electrical engineering programs, this comprehensive degree was developed to meet the needs of working professionals. Classes are conveniently offered in the evenings and the program can be completed in approximately two years. The MS in Automotive Engineering consists of 30 credit hours - eight core courses and two technical electives or a thesis option. (If you are deficient in any particular subject area, pre-core crossover classes are required before you may enroll in certain core courses.)
Embracing the University's signature "theory and practice" approach to learning, the MS in Automotive Engineering offers you the in-depth conceptual knowledge you need to enhance your skills, as well as an understanding of how the real world of automotive engineering works. From strategic planning, design, and product engineering to manufacturing and engineering management, Lawrence Tech's comprehensive program can prepare you with the leadership skills needed to advance your career.
The MS in Automotive Engineering stresses the concept that an automobile is a single system in which all components and component packages are sub-systems that cannot be independently changed without affecting the entire automobile. The goal is to help you develop expertise of the vehicle as a whole, rather than its separate parts. All course work is built around this premise - that in such a complex
system all areas must behave as a single, well-integrated entity if product goals are to be achieved.
Why Lawrence Tech's Master of Science in Automotive Engineering?
As an automotive engineering student at Lawrence Tech, you will have the advantage of studying at a leading university for this type of program. Not only does Lawrence Tech have a unique and historic relationship with automotive and manufacturing industries, it is also committed to the future technology of transportation. Lawrence Tech was the first university in the nation to offer a course in hybrid electric
vehicles and routinely draws upon the knowledge of professionals who are working on tomorrow's cars today. These industry experts regularly give lectures on complex topics ranging from fuel cells to vehicle control strategies.
The MS in Automotive Engineering program affords you the opportunity to participate in applied research projects at Lawrence Tech's Automotive Engineering Institute. You may work with corporations and governmental organizations to research such subjects as vehicle dynamics; driveline technology; noise, vibration, and harshness; emerging energy technologies; terrain vehicle mobility; and hybrid vehicles. The University's unique 4 x 4 vehicle chassis dynamometer, a tool integral to your program, allows you to study vehicle performance, safety, sustainability, and fuel economy.
You will learn from highly qualified faculty with extensive automotive industry experience, as well as from your classmates. The MS in Automotive Engineering program draws practicing engineers from around the world who represent many leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers, exposing you to exceptional networking opportunities. Because the program emphasizes a team-based approach to learning, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and develop personal and professional relationships that can help you expand your understanding of the industry and advance your career goals.
Getting Started
For more information, contact Lawrence Tech's Office of Admissions at 800.CALL.LTU or admissions@ltu.edu. For specific questions about the Master of Science in Automotive Engineering program, call 248.204.2582.
Dr. Kingman Yee, Director
248.204.2582 p
yee@ltu.edu