Online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MS)

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and automotive systems and controls engineers are required wherever manufacturers are electrifying platforms and making vehicles smarter, safer, and more efficient. For instance, automotive OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and Tier-1 suppliers rely on engineers with these skills for powertrain electrification, battery and energy management, motor control, charging integration, thermal strategy, and vehicle-level calibration.

The same expertise is also critical in industries that produce commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, e-buses, and delivery fleets.

In short, engineers who design, model, and validate control strategies are central to how modern vehicles meet both performance targets and regulatory requirements.

You could develop the expertise for various HEV and control-related engineering roles by stacking the 15-credit graduate certificate in Hybrid Electric Drive Vehicle Engineering with the Automotive Systems and Controls certificate (9 credits). Alternatively, you could focus on engine systems by combining our Internal Combustion Engine Systems certificate with another automotive one. Then, choose the electives you need to complete your degree.

Dynamics and controls engineers are needed anywhere complex machines must move smoothly, stay stable, and respond intelligently to real-world disturbances. Engineers working in automotive, aerospace, robotics, industrial automation, and precision equipment use dynamics and controls skills to design motion control, vibration mitigation, stability systems, and high-performance feedback loops.

In short, the work of these engineers appears in everything from active suspension and flight control to robotic arms, automated production lines, and smart mechanisms. Engineers who can model dynamic behavior and translate it into robust control strategies are key to helping products perform reliably, safely, and efficiently.

Develop these skills by combining the 9-credit graduate certificates in Control Systems and Dynamic Systems. Complete your master's in mechanical engineering with either another graduate certificate or 12 credits of electives.

Aerodynamics and electric power engineering skills are in demand far beyond airplanes and city grids. They power performance improvements across modern manufacturing. Teams in automotive, motorsports, drones, wind energy, HVAC, turbines, and industrial equipment rely on engineering improvements to reduce drag, manage heat, cut noise, and boost efficiency. These capabilities translate directly into better product durability, faster development cycles, and fewer costly prototypes.

Engineers, then, who can model and optimize flow behavior are crucial to building quieter, cleaner, and higher-performing machines.

To gain this in-demand expertise, stack two online graduate certificates: Aerodynamics (9 credits) and Advanced Electric Power Engineering (15 credits) or Quality Engineering certificate (9 credits). Then, complete your master's degree with 6–12 credits of electives.