University of Michigan - Dearborn

Overview
The University of Michigan at Dearborn is one of several campuses in the University of Michigan network. The Dearborn campus began its operations in 1959, with a donation from Ford Motor Company. The school maintains a 70 acre natural reserve that is among the largest in the city of Detroit. The University employs 381 professors and instructors to serve the approximately 8,600 students at the Dearborn campus. Both bachelor's degrees and masters degrees are available in several disciplines within the arts and sciences, business management, education, engineering, and computer science.

Student Appeal
The University of Michigan at Dearborn emphasizes the values of creativity, problem-solving, imagination, and reasoning, as they are applied to the practical jobs that graduates will be eligible to hold. The University has a reputation for producing quality professionals, and the entire graduate school, the engineering program, and the business school have all been credited as among the best in the midwest or in the greater United States. The business program, in particular, is among the highest-rated, and the introduction of the Business Experiential Learning Laboratory has further improved the reputation.

School Facts & Figures

Accreditation: NCACS
Size: Medium (<10,000 students)
Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: N/A
Academic Affiliation: N/A

Career Services: Yes
Course Schedule: Semester
Credit Options: Transfer
Scholarships Offered: Yes
Loans Offered: Stafford, Pell, PLUS, Perkins

Program Offered:

Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of General StudiesBachelor of General Studies
This program offers courses in management, technology, and human relations to provide a solid foundation of fundamental skills and knowledge.

Master's Degrees

M.A. in Education with Educational Technology EndorsementM.A. in Education with Educational Technology Endorsement
This program features specialization in educational technology for professional educators to strengthen their expertise and improve their professional outlook.
MBAMBA
In this program, the students choose a concentration among Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Human Resource Management.
M.Ed. in SPED with Inclusion Specialist CertificateM.Ed. in SPED with Inclusion Specialist Certificate
This curriculum caters to professional educators who have a desire to teach, communicate, and interact with disabled students in educational settings.
MS in FinanceMS in Finance
Students gain the necessary specialization for success in the financial professions. Graduates often land employment with corporations, investment firms, and financial institutions.
MS in Information SystemsMS in Information Systems
This program advances the educational needs of current IS professionals by providing master-level knowledge and skills in fields such as IT services management, network application, IT security, and advanced programming.
MS in Computer and Information ScienceMS in Computer and Information Science
This program caters to students desiring professional computing practice as well as higher research studies in the computing field. Enrollees choose a concentration from a wide selection that includes computer graphics, geometric modeling and game design, computer networks and security, software engineering, and web technology.
MS in Engineering ManagementMS in Engineering Management
In this program, students with an undergraduate degree in engineering learn to manage the functionality and the technological affairs of their organizations. Graduates acquire a comprehensive mastery of both technology and managerial principles
MS in Information Systems and TechnologyMS in Information Systems and Technology
Designed for IST professionals, this program focuses on business processes such as manufacturing, distribution, sales, and finance, in addition to the utilization of specific software to integrate functional areas.
MS in Program and Project ManagementMS in Program and Project Management
This program provides students with a firm grasp of program and project management. In addition to basic principle and theory, the coursework emphasizes practical application to efficiently plan and organize resources. Graduates are able to complete programs or projects on schedule, on budget, and with quality results.
MS in Software EngineeringMS in Software Engineering
This curriculum, consisting of core courses and technical electives, provides the student with opportunities to design and implement both embedded systems and large-scale software systems.
MSE in Automotive Systems EngineeringMSE in Automotive Systems Engineering
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has designed an interdisciplinary graduate degree program with many courses designed to address premier emerging technology in the automotive industry. Students in this program will acquire knowledge concerning advanced technologies, as well as how to practically apply them for creative design and problem solving. Pre-requisite: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
MSE in Computer EngineeringMSE in Computer Engineering
This comprehensive curriculum offers hands-on experience with a focus on computers, high performance workstations, and other microprocessor-based systems. The courses include Computer Networking, Embedded System Studies, and Computer Architecture.
MSE in Electrical EngineeringMSE in Electrical Engineering
Many of the graduate programs, including all masters degree programs in the School of Engineering, are available online. The electrical engineering MSE requires that students commit at least one year of full-time study, and in most cases applicants are required to have a background in engineering or a related field. Students must take a variety of classes, including those that explore control systems, wireless networks, digital signal processing, embedded systems, image processing, and pattern recognition.
MSE in Energy Systems EngineeringMSE in Energy Systems Engineering
The core courses of this program feature instruction on sustainable energy sources, energy generation and storage, energy and environmental policies, and risk-benefit analysis. These classes are complemented by electives in electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing concentrations centering on energy engineering.
MSE in Industrial and Systems EngineeringMSE in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Designed specifically to educate engineers and other professionals, this program focuses on the technical design, improvement, installation and evaluation of various integrated systems. The specializations offered include Human Factors/Ergonomics, Quality Systems Design, Advanced Manufacturing and Automation, and Information Systems Management.
MSE in Manufacturing Systems EngineeringMSE in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Students, as manufacturing professionals, are educated in regard to designing, building, and managing within competitive production fields. The curriculum consists of courses in both engineering and management, with emphasis on fundamental methodologies used in the manufacturing field.
MSE in Mechanical EngineeringMSE in Mechanical Engineering
This program blends practical engineering with analytical studies, encompassing both mechanical science and thermal/fluid science.
MSE/MBA (dual degrees) in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Business AdministrationMSE/MBA (dual degrees) in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Business Administration
Students receive core instruction regarding — among others — strategic business information, industry changes, intelligent manufacturing, and quantitative methods in quality engineering.

Certificates

Certificate in Automotive Systems EngineeringCertificate in Automotive Systems Engineering
This course examines lightweight structures, high-efficiency power trains, intelligent control systems, lower emissions, robust design and manufacturing, as well as issues in comfort and safety. Graduates are able to integrate what they learned in ways that benefit the automotive industry, society, and the environment.
Certificate in Software EngineeringCertificate in Software Engineering
This program features a systematic, disciplined and quantifiable approach to the development, operation and maintenance of software. Also included in the curriculum are electives in software reliability, embedded systems, management, interface design, and case studies.
Certificate in Game Design Certificate in Game Design
Students of this program explore the theoretical knowledge and obtain the practical experience required to program computer games professionally. Core courses are instructed from a software engineering perspective, covering various game programming techniques and complemented by electives that strengthen the students' designing skills.
Certificate in Vehicle ElectronicsCertificate in Vehicle Electronics
This program introduces students to analog and digital electronics. Enrollees begin with simple diodes and progress to other solid-state devices utilized in electronic circuits. They also learn amplifier designs, switches, and other commonly used circuits, in addition to digital logic and the use of microprocessors.
Certificate in Intelligent ControlCertificate in Intelligent Control
Students delve into the application of artificial intelligence, knowledge database, expert systems fuzzy logic, and neural networks for the purpose of controlling complex physical processes through modern methods. The program exposes students to processes such as vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, automatic control, and glass furnaces.
Certificate in Control SystemsCertificate in Control Systems
This program introduces students to the mathematical techniques for system analysis, utilizing software such as Matlab to enhance the enrollees' knowledge and experience in system modeling. Instructions are given for continuous and discrete time-control techniques, including analog and digital PID controllers, digital control, fuzzy logic control, and neural network controllers.
Certificate in Digital Signal ProcessingCertificate in Digital Signal Processing
This program features instruction on the basic theoretical and practical concepts of digital signal processing. Students explore the application of digital filtering, speech processing, real-time processing, and FFT analysis, as well as form presentations concerning case studies of typical DSP applications.
Certificate in Electric Energy TechnologyCertificate in Electric Energy Technology
This program introduces the theories and technologies for electric energy and related applications. Topics of study include power electronics, power system analysis, electric drives, motor drives, and practical design for electronics devices.
Certificate in Intelligent Systems in Engineering ApplicationsCertificate in Intelligent Systems in Engineering Applications
This program presents the essential concepts of intelligent systems, including various techniques for building, testing and evaluation. Topics include intelligent system design, training and evaluation, decision trees, rule based systems, Bayesian learning, support vector machines, neural network systems, and fuzzy systems with a variety of application processes.
Certificate in Embedded System-on-Chip DesignCertificate in Embedded System-on-Chip Design
The curriculum provides students with the conceptual and practical application of SOC design with embedded systems. Enrollees will work with the design tools and technology utilized in developing SOC systems such as VHDL, FPGA, and VLSI.
Certificate in Multimedia EngineeringCertificate in Multimedia Engineering
This program features instruction on fundamental multimedia information processing and analysis. The courses train students in various technologies for multimedia transmission via local and wide area networks, making use of design and implementation of multimedia algorithms and systems for various applications as well as multimedia design tools.
Certificate in Program and Project ManagementCertificate in Program and Project Management
This certificate provides students with practical, fundamental knowledge in program and project management. Topics of study include the efficient planning and organization of resources with budget and optimal outcomes in mind. Graduates are capable of managing complex projects and achieving cost-effective results.
Educational Technology EndorsementEducational Technology Endorsement
Designed for certified K-12 teachers to effectively use educational classroom technology, this program offers advanced curriculum focused on the technical aspects of computers, networking, telecommunications, and technological integration in the classroom setting.
Post-Degree Early Childhood CertificatePost-Degree Early Childhood Certificate
This certificate program caters to those with a bachelor's degree in fields other than education, but wish to pursue studies in early childhood education. Graduates are able to provide sound education to toddlers up to five years in age.

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