Hybrid Electric Vehicle Curriculum (HEV)

Online Education for Working Professionals

Become Part of the Future of Hybrid Vehicle Technologies

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5 courses in 2 semesters

Department Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Admissions Requirement Acceptance to Graduate School
Program Director

Kazuya Tajiri

Program Assistant Director

Marlene Lappeus

Length

5 courses in 2 semesters

Total credits

15

Course type

Online or on-campus

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Challenge Yourself. Drive Innovation. Study Hybrid Vehicle Technology Today.

The light vehicle industry is facing a shortage of engineering talent needed to retool for the use of electric drives as the primary source of motive power. Help fill that gap with Michigan Tech’s Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) curriculum. The coursework provides advanced knowledge and hands-on labs in the design, analysis, control, calibration, and operating characteristics of HEVs. Whether you are a graduate or undergraduate student, you can integrate any number of these courses into your degree. Another flexible option: simply take courses as a non-degree seeking student.

What is HEV?

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) refers to a vehicle that combines a conventional internal combustion engine with an electric propulsion system. The primary components in an HEV are an internal combustion engine (ICE) (usually gasoline-powered) and an electric propulsion system. These two power sources work in tandem to improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

HEV Industry Leader Support

Michigan Tech’s pioneering program in hybrid electric vehicle engineering, one of the first of its kind in the nation, was started with a $3 million US Department of Energy grant and $750,000 of in-kind contributions from industry sponsors and partners. Graduate and undergraduate courses are offered on campus, online, and—thanks to the showpiece of the program—on the road.

HEV Education Pathways to Choose

Non Degree Coursework

Take any number of Hybrid Vehicle Engineering courses as a non-degree seeking student.

Graduate Certificate

A graduate certificate in HEV can be earned in 15 credits. Online and distance learning is available. View the course requirements for more details.

Master's Degrees

Earn a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree with an emphasis in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Engineering (30 credits).

HEV Program Highlights

  • Flexible coursework options for students and professionals
  • More than 30 courses to choose from
  • Available for on-campus and online learning students
  • Interdisciplinary: mechanical, electrical, materials, and chemical engineering
  • Selected by the Michigan Academy of Green Mobility for training automotive engineers
  • Continuing education for professional engineers
  • State tuition support for displaced and incumbent workers

Curriculum

Required Coursework - A (3 Credits)

Required Coursework - B (6 Credits)

Note: Only ME 4450 or ME 5440 can be taken but not both

Elective Corsework (6 Credits)

Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

Sample Schedule

Semester 1- Fall
ME/EE 4295
ME/EE Elective
Semester 2 -Spring
ME/EE 5295
ME 4450
ME/EE Elective

 

Featured Faculty

Darrell Robinette

Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Wayne Weaver

Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

Vinicius Vinhaes

Vinicius Vinhaes

Manager, Training and Curriculum Development for the Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC)

Trever Hassell

Associate Teaching Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Gordon Parker

John and Cathi Drake Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering

Scott Miers

Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Jeffrey Naber

Richard and Elizabeth Henes Endowed Professor (Energy Systems), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering