Online Automotive Systems and Controls Certificate

Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Automotive Systems and Controls from One of the Top Engineering Schools.

The automotive industry is driving the future of automation, electrification, and mobility. As companies invest more time and money in autonomous automotive systems, there is an unprecedented need for skilled mechanical and electrical engineers who can design, maintain, and improve complex automotive control systems.

While earning an online automotive systems and controls certificate from Michigan Technological University, you'll accrue skills and knowledge that cut across the automotive, transportation, and mobility industries. You'll also develop essential skills in major automotive engineering technology. For instance, you'll learn about control theory and applications suitable for self-parking systems, automatic cruise control technologies, integrated power train control, and autonomous vehicles.

Take Practical Online Courses.

Each student in the online automotive systems and controls certificate program will begin their journey at MTU with the same required 9 credits of core courses. Thereafter, they will take 6 credits of electives.

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Core Courses

These include Automotive Systems and Automotive Control Systems, as well as one of the following:

  • Internal Combustion Engines I
  • Introduction to Electric Machinery and Drives
  • Vehicle Dynamics

Pave the Way to a Future Graduate Degree by Earning an Automotive Certificate.

Engineers in the fast-moving world of automotive control systems are always learning and pushing the field further. And whether you plan to enter a graduate program soon or later down the road, your automotive certificate from MTU will lay the foundation for lifelong learning and innovation. The courses you take here can also count toward a future graduate degree — saving you both valuable time and money.

Learn more at the automotive engineering technology program website.

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Why Earn Your Online Automotive Systems and Controls Certificate at MTU?

When you study automotive control systems at Michigan Tech, you join a legacy of talented engineers and scientists dating back to 1885. You'll join a university that has a deep history of working with the automotive industry, one that is both respected and accredited. Employers regularly seek out MTU graduates for their rigorous training and in-demand skills. But when you earn your online automotive systems and controls certificate from MTU, you'll have several benefits.

  • Michigan Tech's largest department 

    When you pursue this certificate, you'll be joining one of MTU's most respected and thriving academic communities: the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

  • A schedule that works for you

    We get it. As a working professional or recent graduate, you probably have a hectic schedule and other responsibilities. Our graduate certificate in automotive systems was designed with asynchronous classes so you can continue working full time while mastering automotive engineering technology.

  • Industry connections that spring board your career

    Work with a faculty advisor to find relevant experience in your area. Earn credit toward your automotive certificate while accruing hours of real-life work experience and making personal and professional connections in the automotive engineering technology industry.

What Can You Do With an Online Automotive System and Controls Certificate?

Automotive engineering technology is evolving at a faster pace than ever. Companies are embracing electric vehicles and autonomous cars. So they need experienced automotive systems specialists to develop and improve these technologies.

Whether you already work in or want a career in original equipment manufacturing (OEM), supplies, or system design and testing, earning a graduate certificate in automotive control systems will help you excel at working with automotive engineering technology.

Whatever your career interests are, a graduate automotive certificate from MTU will prepare you with the skill set to contribute to one of the fastest growing and most exciting engineering fields.

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Get Started on Your Online Automotive Systems and Controls Certificate.

Take the next step on your educational journey at Michigan Tech. We are here to help you succeed in your online program.

  • 15
    total credit hours to complete program
  • $0
    applying online is always free
  • 8+
    targeted mobility research areas at Michigan Tech
  • 100%
    online automotive systems and controls certificate