Graduate Applied Computing Programs

Advance your expertise at the intersection of computing, science, and engineering with a graduate degree from Michigan Tech's Department of Applied Computing.

Our interdisciplinary programs prepare students to solve complex real-world challenges through innovative applications of computation, automation, modeling, and data analysis. Supported by a robust research enterprise that includes dozens of active grant-funded projects and extensive National Science Foundation support, graduate students work alongside expert faculty on impactful research spanning advanced manufacturing, environmental systems, bioinformatics, computational science, national defense, and beyond. Whether your goal is to lead groundbreaking research, develop emerging technologies, or drive innovation in industry, Applied Computing provides the flexibility, resources, and hands-on experience to help you succeed.

Mechatronics—MS

Lead the future of advanced manufacturing and automation with a Master of Science in Mechatronics from Michigan Tech. This multidisciplinary program combines engineering, engineering technology, and computing to prepare students for the rapidly evolving world of Industry 4.0. Through hands-on coursework and applied research, you'll develop the skills to design, build, and optimize intelligent systems used in robotics, aerospace, automotive technologies, consumer products, and other cutting-edge industries.

Computational Science and Engineering—PhD

Advance the frontiers of discovery through computational research with a PhD in Computational Science and Engineering at Michigan Tech. This interdisciplinary program prepares students to develop and apply advanced computational methods to solve complex challenges across engineering, science, and technology—from energy systems and environmental modeling to bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and national defense. Working alongside expert faculty on innovative research projects, you'll gain the knowledge and experience to create transformative solutions for some of society's most pressing scientific and engineering problems.

Certificates

Enhance your expertise and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry with a graduate certificate in Industrial Robotics, Automation and Controls in Mechatronics Systems, or Fluid Power in Mechatronics Systems.

Supercharge your future.

Study, do research, and build a future-forward career at a flagship R1 public research university powered by STEM. Get the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you need to succeed in a high-tech world.

Our students work alongside faculty on meaningful research, like helping to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier and making machine learning more user-friendly. They connect at the intersection of engineering and computing in our mechatronics playground. They teach middle schoolers coding and cybersecurity basics, assist older generations with digital literacy essentials, and help each other persist through academic and life challenges through SAM, our unique peer mentoring program. Computing Huskies also partner with national entities like the US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as well as local businesses to analyze security and safeguard sensitive data. And, from robotics to the MTU RedTeam, Huskies train, run, and win national competitions.

Find your jam at Tech—whether it's competing in Esports, joining an Enterprise team, or working with a group of Huskies to build a robot in three days. Here, you’ll find opportunities to connect with what clicks. And when it’s time to blow off steam, the Keweenaw Peninsula’s trails, forests, and Lake Superior beaches await, along with Michigan Tech’s Mont Ripley Ski Hill.

When it comes to preparing for life after graduation, our Career Fair offers more than a one-day event—it’s a series of workshops and meetups, leading to co-ops, internships, and full-time, well-paying positions. If you want to be ready for what tomorrow needs, your future starts now, in the Michigan Tech College of Computing.

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Tomorrow won’t wait. Neither will we.

Computing is for everyone, everywhere. Artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, and other forms of digital connectivity are ingrained in nearly every aspect of life. Cybersecurity has never been more important. These transformational technologies require intrepid problem-solvers, bold leaders, and fearless visionaries. You can be one of them.

Founded in 2019, Michigan Tech's College of Computing is one of the first colleges in the nation and one of the few institutions of its kind to focus solely on computing. Digital transformation has morphed every discipline into a computing discipline, reinventing industries like manufacturing, criminal justice, marketing, and healthcare. At Tech, we are making sure employers have the computing talent they need to thrive—and that our students are equipped for fulfilling careers now and for all the tomorrows to come.

The world needs Computing[MTU]. The world needs you.