Automotive Systems and Controls—Graduate Certificate

Applying to the Graduate School is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts, test scores, or letters needed to start). The application process involves three easy steps.

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To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

• have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
• be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

See additional application requirements, including required materials:

• Student Statements

• Official Transcripts

Program Specific

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,  or closely related field
• Résumé / Curriculum vitae
• Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
• No GRE required
• Prior course(s) or work experience in control systems and theory
• Additional Documents Accepted: only to further add to prerequisite information not included in transcripts, including courses taken at other institution(s)

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis.

A minimum total of 15 credits. A maximum of 6 credits is allowed in courses at the 4000 level.

Students beginning this Certificate program should have a working understanding of control theory (equivalent to that gained in EE 3261 or ME 4775) and computer programming or simulation tools such as MATLAB.

Prospective Students

• Prospective students and non-degree seeking students interested in obtaining a graduate certificate must apply to the certificate program using the online application.
• Accelerated certificate options exist for current Michigan Tech undergraduate students in good standing and have achieved at least junior-level standing or recent bachelor’s graduates of Michigan Tech (less than two years).
• The number of credits earned prior to admission that can be counted are restricted.

Current Graduate Students

• Current Michigan Tech graduate students who are in a degree program do not need to formally apply. Current students must still submit the appropriate degree schedule in order to complete the certificate.

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

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