MS in Engineering: Mobility Systems
Available: On Campus Only
Program Directors:
Dr. Javad Baqersad, jbaqersad@kettering.edu
Dr. Girma Tewolde, gtewolde@kettering.edu
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Engineering is a professional master's program that builds on an undergraduate engineering program by offering additional depth and greater mastery in a number of technical areas.
Program Objectives
The Mobility Systems program (formerly Automotive Systems) is intended for individuals who desire a deeper understanding and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, computer, and industrial systems used in automotive vehicles and their manufacture. Courses cover subjects such as conventional and electric propulsion systems, vehicle safety systems including connected and autonomous vehicle systems, and modern automotive manufacturing systems. Students select courses from a structured framework in order to customize a program that best meets their individual and career needs.
To receive the M.S. degree, a student in the graduate program must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of graduate work. There are two options to choose from:
- Plan A (consists of 32 credit hours of coursework, research, and an 8 credit hour thesis)
- Plan B (consists of 40 credit hours of coursework)
Accelerated Masters (BS/MS) Program
The MSE-Mobility Systems program is eligible for the Accelerated Masters Program. Kettering University undergraduate students electing to continue their studies may apply up to 12 credits of qualifying 400-level courses completed as an undergraduate. For more information see: http://catalog.kettering.edu/grad/programs/acceleratedmasters/ or contact the program advisor.
SAE/Kettering University Partnership
Students who have up to eight (8) Continuing Education Units (CEU) from approved SAE seminars may be eligible to transfer those CEU’s into the Mobility Systems Masters program. For more information, contact the program advisor.
Program Curriculum Requirements
Completion of 40 credits as follows:
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Mobility Principles: Students with a single undergraduate engineering major take the two "Principles" courses that are outside of their Undergraduate major. Students with dual undergraduate majors take the one "Principles" course outside of their dual major and one additional elective course. | 8 | |
| ECE Principles for Mobility | ||
| IME Principles for Mobility Systems | ||
| ME Principles for Mobility Systems | ||
| ECE-610 | Modeling of Dynamic Systems | 4 |
| Electives | 28 | |
Thesis Option: Select five electives from the approved lists & complete an 8 hour Thesis | ||
Non-Thesis Option: Select seven electives from the approved lists. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 40 | |
Electives offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
(Course prerequisites must be observed.)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CE-620 | Microcomputer Systems | 4 |
| CE-626 | Real-Time Embedded Systems | 4 |
| CE-642 | Mobile Robotics | 4 |
| CE-651 | Introduction to Autonomous Driving | 4 |
| CE-652 | Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Driving | 4 |
| CE-654 | Computer Vision for Autonomous Driving | 4 |
| CE-672 | Virtual Reality Systems: M&C | 4 |
| CE-680 | Computer Networks | 4 |
| CE-684 | Internet of Things (IoT) | 4 |
| EE-621 | Energy Storage Systems with EV Applications | 4 |
| EE-626 | Power Electronics for Vehicle Electrification | 4 |
| ECE-630 | Digital Signal Processing Techniques for Automotive Engineering | 4 |
| ECE-632 | Automotive Control Systems | 4 |
| ECE-642 | Machine Drives for Electric Vehicles | 4 |
| ECE-648 | Electromagnetic Compatibility | 4 |
Courses Offered by the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
(Course prerequisites must be observed.)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IME-453 | Supply Chain Design | 4 |
| IME-473 | Design of Experiments | 4 |
| IME-603 | Numerical Control Machining | 4 |
| IME-608 | Industrial Robotics | 4 |
| IME-622 | Simulation | 4 |
| IME-652 | Production System Design | 4 |
| IME-662 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| IME-663 | Safety & Human Factors | 4 |
| IME-671 | Quality Control | 4 |
| IME-672 | 4 | |
| IME-676 | Lean Six Sigma | 4 |
| IME-680 | 4 |
Electives Offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering
(Course prerequisites must be observed)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MECH-426 | Fuel Cell Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MECH-440 | Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines | 4 |
| MECH-442 | Chassis Systems | 4 |
| MECH-446 | Vehicle Systems Dynamics | 4 |
| MECH-451 | Vehicular Crash Dynamics and Accident Reconstruction | 4 |
| MECH-613 | Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis | 4 |
| MECH-615 | Engineering Optimization | 4 |
| MECH-641 | Advanced Auto Power Systems | 4 |
| MECH-643 | Noise, Vibration & Harshness | 4 |
| MECH-644 | Introduction to Automotive Powertrains | 4 |
| MECH-645 | Hybrid Electric Vehicle Propulsion | 4 |
| MECH-646 | Advanced Vehicle Dynamics | 4 |
| MECH-647 | Combustion & Emissions | 4 |
| MECH-650 | Automotive Bioengineering: Occupant Protection and Safety | 4 |
Internships
(With approval of a faculty advisor)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR-693 Internship in Engineering | 4 | |