The University of Michigan College of Engineering established InterPro-the Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs-to foster cooperation among disciplines within the College of Engineering and throughout the University of Michigan. InterPro serves as the conduit for incorporating the best practices of existing interdisciplinary programs into new ones and develops programs that are responsive to the needs of industry and professional engineers. Graduate programs currently offered through InterPro include:

• Automotive Engineering
• Energy Systems Engineering
• Engineering Sustainable Systems  
• Financial Engineering
• Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering
• Integrated MicroSystems
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Program in Manufacturing
• Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles

Automotive Engineering

Degree Programs

Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Automotive Engineering

Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering/M. Eng. in Automotive Engineering

M.Eng. in Automotive Engineering

The Master of Engineering in Automotive Engineering is an advanced professional degree program designed specifically for today's modern engineering world. It is intended for engineers who desire to pursue and enhance careers in the automotive industry or in government laboratories with automotive research, development, or regulatory programs. The M.Eng. degree program emphasizes engineering practice and is ideally suited to working engineers who desire broader graduate experience but may not be able to take full time leave from work.

The M.Eng. degree in Automotive Engineering requires a total of 30 credit hours of course work, of which at least 27 credit hours must be graded, and at least 21 credit hours must be in courses at the 500-level and above. A minimum grade point average of 5.0/9.0 ("B" average) is also required. The credits will be distributed in categories arranged to meet the degree's objectives:

1. Systems Engineering Core (9 credits, graded)
   One course should be selected per area from three core areas: Engineering Systems, Powertrain, Vehicle.
   
   
2. Engineering Electives (9 credits; graded)
   The student must take at least three courses in the following engineering disciplines: Design and Manufacturing, Electronics, Energy, Materials, Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Ride and Handling.
   
   
3. Management and Human Factors (6 credits; graded)
   Two courses must be taken in the Management and Human Factors core on business and management, ergonomics and human factors, law and professional ethics, operations research, etc.
   
   
4. Automotive Engineering Seminar and Project (6 credits, AUTO 501, (graded); AUTO 503)
   To provide a significant and industrially relevant team-project experience, a series of seminars will expose students to the wide spectrum of automotive engineering. A capstone project will synthesize the student's knowledge and apply it to an industrially relevant problem.

Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science. The prerequisites for admission include at least two years of college engineering mathematics; undergraduate course work in at least three of the engineering core areas of Automotive Engineering; and the equivalent of 1.5 years of full-time industrial experience in Automotive Engineering. The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is recommended but not required.  A full-time student can complete the degree program in one calendar year.

Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) (ME/AUTO)

Please Note: The Five Year Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study Degree (ME/AUTO) is for University of Michigan students only.

A sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study Program (SGUS) is offered through the Automotive Engineering program. This program leads to the Master of Engineering in Automotive (M. Eng. in AUTO.) sequentially with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.E. through the Mechanical Engineering Department (ME).

The SGUS program follows the standard (SGUS) template approved by the College of Engineering. In addition, SGUS applicants must:

• Have completed 80 or more credits of course work with a 3.6 GPA or better.
• Apply to the M. Eng. in AUTO for admission no later than the second semester of their junior year.
• Have two automotive-related internships or co-op work experience. An internship planned for the summer following the application submission is acceptable with a write-up about the plan.
• Meet all requirements for both the B.S.E. and M. Eng. in AUTO degrees, but can "double count" up to nine (9) credit hours of technical electives, to receive both degrees sequentially in 5 years with a total of at least 149 credit hours.

Energy Systems Engineering

Degree Program

Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Energy Systems Engineering

The Master of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering is designed to provide critical engineering skills in interlocking energy disciplines. It is intended for engineers who desire to have more in-depth understanding of the technical and societal drivers in energy technology and development. Core engineering skills need to address both the efficacy of an energy system, and its creation. Course offerings range from material science to kinetics, to manufacturing and statistics. Graduates are expected to complete an internship (ESENG 503) along with a project. There is a strong focus on placement of students in high-impact industrial positions, through the program.

Engineering Sustainable Systems

Degree Program

Dual Degree: Master of Science in Natural Resources and the Environment and Master of Science in Engineering

This dual degree program between the College of Engineering and the School of Natural Resources and the Environment is a 54 credit program that provides graduate engineers with a comprehensive understanding of major sustainability challenges facing society in the 21st century including global climate changes, energy scarcity, ecological degradation, environmental threats to human health, and resource scarcity.  Students will achieve scientific literacy related to air, water and land pollution as well as ecological systems, energy systems and important regional/global cycles (e.g., material, nutrient, carbon, hydrologic).  The program educates students in engineering design approaches for products, processes, and services that facilitate the sustainable application of technology, and also provides students with the scientific knowledge and methods required to evaluate the sustainability of engineered systems.  Currently three tracks exist in the fields of sustainable energy systems (ME and ChE), sustainable design and manufacturing (ME), and sustainable water resources (CEE).

Financial Engineering

Degree Program

Master of Science (M. S.) in Financial Engineering

The Financial Engineering Program consists of 39 credit hours leading to the Master of Science in Financial Engineering degree. Graduates are uniquely qualified for a wide range of career opportunities in financial services, banking, insurance, government agencies, energy companies in areas such as financial modeling, derivatives analytics, hedging, risk management and information technology.

Prerequisites:

Entering students should have a strong mathematical background similar to that of University of Michigan undergraduates majoring in IOE, Mathematics and Statistics (with applied concentrations), EECS (with economic interests), Economics or Business (with technical interests). In particular, students should have previously completed:

• Two years of college mathematics including multivariable calculus, differential equations and linear algebra (Math 115, 116, 215, {216 or 316}, {214 or 217 or 417 and 419})
• Two terms of calculus-based probability and statistics (Math/Stat 425 and Stat 426 or IOE 265 and 316/366 or EECS 401 and Stat 426)
• Basic microeconomic theory/time value of money/interest: (Econ 401 or Math 424)
• An introductory finance course (FIN 551)
• Accounting principles (ACC 501)
• Computer programming experience (EECS 183, C or C++ and spreadsheets)

Courses shown in parentheses indicate University of Michigan courses that typically cover the prerequisite material.

Required core:

All students must complete a required core of courses covering financial concepts in capital budgeting, financial markets, and derivative instruments and securities, analytical tools in optimization, stochastic -processes- and statistics

Electives/Concentration Areas:

In addition to the core courses students must take 3 elective courses chosen in consultation with an advisor to form a concentration area. Examples of concentrations areas are:

• Capital Markets
• Insurance/risk management systems, forecasting
• Operations and information systems

Program Length:

Students with sufficient background and experience (for example, those who are already studying towards a graduate technical degree at U-M) could complete the program in three and a half terms. Students with limited experience and less developed backgrounds would benefit from an internship and a three to four term experience.

Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering

Degree Program

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering

The Masters of Engineering in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering is a graduate professional degree in engineering for students who have already earned a B.S.E. degree in any field of engineering (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, naval, chemical, material science) and who already have industrial work experience. The degree offers global contents, integrates automotive design and manufacturing, and provides students with depth in engineering specialty as well as breadth in engineering and business integration.

A total of 30 credit hours, including 3 credits that satisfy the "global experience" is required for graduation, and at least 24 credit hours must be in courses at the 500-level or above. Admission requirements are similar to other master's degree programs in the College of Engineering, except the additional requirement in industrial working experience.

Admitted students in M. Eng. In Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering program must take a global component as part of the curriculum.

Integrated MicroSystems

Degree Programs

• Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Integrated MicroSystems
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Integrated MicroSystems

M.Eng. in Integrated MicroSystems

The Master of Engineering in Integrated MicroSystems is a 30 credit hour interdisciplinary program. The credit hours are distributed among the following areas: MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS), MEMS Technology and Materials, Wireless Communications, Business and Management, and Interdisciplinary Teamwork. This program is designed to strengthen students' core engineering skills in a given discipline while being flexible enough to provide the opportunity to explore complementary areas. Moreover, our students will gain valuable business skills for product and process development. The interdisciplinary design team project focuses on current problems in MEMS industry.

The program also incorporates courses in business and management and provides students with the opportunity to work on a team project creating an interdisciplinary microsystem with potential commercialization.

The credit hours are distributed among the following areas:

WIMS/MEMS, including design and analysis, microfabrication technology

• Product Development and Manufacturing
• Business and Management
• Design Team Project

This program is designed to strengthen a student's core engineering skills in a given discipline while being flexible enough to provide the opportunity to explore complementary areas. Moreover, our students will gain valuable business skills for product and process development. The interdisciplinary design team project focuses on current problem in MEMS/WIMS industry.

Professionals with a BS in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics, who are employed in WIMS and related activities in the microelectronics industry, or recent graduates, may be admitted into the program, if they meet the prerequisites.

Certificate Program

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Integrated Microsystems

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Integrated Microsystems is available for professionals who seek to enhance their education. The CASE in Integrated Microsystems is comprised of 15 cred hours of course work.

If you are interested in finding out more about CASE in Integrated Microsystems, please contact Ms. Henia Kamil at hek@umich.edu for more information.

Pharmaceutical Engineering

Degree Program

Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) BSE in Biomedical Engineering/M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Eng

This five-year BSE in Biomedical Engineering and M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Engineering joint degree program will allow qualified University of Michigan undergraduate Biomedical Engineering students to complete the practical training and receive the BS and M.Eng. degrees simultaneously within five years. Only the BME students in teh Biotechnology track will be eligible for this new SGUS degree program. http://www.bme.umich.edu/programs/sgus/.

M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Engineering

Degree Programs

• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering/M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical
• Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering/M. Eng. in Pharmaceutical
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Pharmaceutical Engineering

The Master of Engineering in Pharmaceutical Engineering is an interdisciplinary program of the College of Engineering and the College of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan. This program is dedicated to educate and train a new generation of scientists and engineers with an emphasis on fundamental scientific, technical and regulatory expertise. The program provides comprehensive training in medical product formulation and delivery, innovation and technologies; quality by design and engineering in product and process development; laboratory and process automation; science based regulatory requirements; and the application of computational tools and decision analysis. Opportunities and expertise are provided to students through one of four core areas: Pharmaceutical Development Science, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Science, e-Clinical Science and Regulatory Science within the Pharmaceutical Engineering Program. Practical training is a key component of the enrolled students' experience.

Professionals with a BS in chemical engineering or a related field who are employed in a pharmaceutical or life science-related company may be admitted into the program, if they meet all the prerequisites. U-M Chemical Engineering undergraduates and Pharmacy undergraduates with a GPA of 3.5 and above are also encouraged to apply. Chemical Engineering students should apply beginning the second semester of their junior year and Pharmacy students during the first semester of their first year at the College of Pharmacy.

Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS)
BSE in Chemical Engineering/M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Eng.

This 5 year sequential graduate/undergraduate study program allows qualified University of Michigan undergraduate Chemical Engineering students to complete the practical training but receive a BS and M. Eng. degrees simultaneously within 5 years. The Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) degree is intended to be more professional practice than the traditional Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree. A GPA of 3.5 is required.

The BSE and M.Eng. degrees are awarded simultaneously upon completion of all requirements.  A student who leaves the program before completion of all requirements, but who has met all the BSE degree requirements, will be awarded the BSE degree. 
http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/cheme/ugoffice/combinedbsms.html. 
Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) BSE in Biomedical Engineering/M.Eng. in Pharmaceutical Eng.

Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS) B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering/M. Eng. in Pharmaceutical

This five-year BSE in Biomedical Engineering and M Eng. in Pharmaceutical Engineering joint degree program will allow qualified University of Michigan undergraduate Biomedical Engineering students to complete the practical training and receive the BS and M.Eng. degrees simultaneously within five years.  Only the BME students in the Biotechnology track will be eligible for the new SGUS degree program.
http://www.bme.umich.edu/programs/sgus/.

Certificate Program

Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Pharmaceutical Engineering

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) in Pharmaceutical Engineering is available for professionals who seek to enhance their education. The CASE in Pharmaceutical Engineering is comprised of 15 hours of course work.

Program in Manufacturing

Degree Programs

• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Manufacturing (PIM)
• Joint Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Manufacturing/MBA Degree
• Doctor of Engineering (D..Eng.) in Manufacturing
• Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study

M.Eng. in Manufacturing

The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Manufacturing is a graduate professional degree in engineering for students who have already earned a B.S.E. degree in any field of engineering (e.g., aerospace, mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, naval, chemical, materials science), and who have relevant industrial experience.

A total of 30 credit hours is required and at least 24 credit hours must be in courses at the 500-level and above. Entrance requirements are similar to other master's degree programs in the College of Engineering, except that entering students are expected to have the equivalent of two years of full-time relevant industrial experience. Students with outstanding qualifications who do not have two years of industrial experience may be considered for admission if they have relevant summer internship or co-op experience.

Prerequisites for admission include:

1. at least two years of college engineering mathematics (including probability and statistics)
2. a course in manufacturing processes.

Admitted students in the M.Eng. in Manufacturing program must take the course sequence; Manufacturing Systems Design (Mfg 502); and Manufacturing Internship/Project (Mfg 503).  Students admitted to the Tauber Institute for Global Operations must take the required course sequence Topics in Global Operations (Mfg 501) and Tauber Institute Internship/Project (MFG 504).  Lists of acceptable courses in each distribution area are available; substitutions require the approval of the program advisor.

Joint M.Eng./M.B.A. in Manufacturing

The Ross School of Business and the Program in Manufacturing within the College of Engineering Graduate Studies offer a joint degree program that enables qualified people to pursue concurrent work in business administration and manufacturing studies leading to the M.B.A. and M.Eng. in Manufacturing degrees. The program is arranged so that all requirements are satisfied simultaneously.

This joint degree program is not open to students who have earned either the M.B.A. or M.Eng. in Manufacturing degrees. Students registered in the first year of either program may apply.

Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) in Manufacturing

The Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing (D. Eng. in Mfg.) is a graduate professional degree in engineering for students who have already earned a B.S.E. degree and an M.S.E. degree in any field of engineering (e.g., aerospace, chemical, civil and environmental, electrical engineering and computer science, industrial and operations, materials science, mechanical, naval architecture and marine) or a Master of Business Administration.

The degree can also be pursued in part at the University of Michigan Dearborn Campus. A total of 50 credit hours is required, of which 24 letter-graded credit hours (i.e., not pass/fail) and at least 18 credit hours must be taken at the Ann Arbor Campus. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 6.0/9.0 (B+). The entrance requirements are a B.S.E. and M.S.E. or M.B.A., and at least two years of full-time relevant industrial experience. The general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Applications are accepted for both fall and winter terms.

Qualifying examinations must be taken in four areas of manufacturing from a variety of examination areas offered by various departments. Following the completion of required course work and qualifying examinations, a student is required to take a preliminary examination to test his/her knowledge of the primary and supporting field. Each student must complete an industrially relevant, engineering-practice-oriented dissertation, supervised by a dissertation committee, as a requirement of the degree.

Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate

Sequential graduate/undergraduate study programs (SGUS) are offered through the Manufacturing Engineering Program. This program leads to the Master of Engineering in Manufacturing (M. Eng. in Mfg.) sequentially with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) through the following departments:

The eight engineering departments above participate in this program. Each department is represented on the Manufacturing Council by a faculty member.

The SGUS program follows the template for SGUS programs as approved by the College of Engineering. In addition, SGUS applicants must:

• Have completed 80 ore more credits of course work with a 3.6 GPA or better.
• Such students must apply to the M. Eng. in Mfg. for admission no later than the second semester of their junior year.
• In addition to the GPA requirement, all SGUS applicants must have two manufacturing-related summer internships or co-op work experience (an internship planned for the summer following the application submission is acceptable with a write-up about the plan).
• Meet all requirements for both the B.S.E. and M. Eng. in Mfg. degrees, but can "double count" up to nine (9) credit hours of technical electives, to receive both degrees sequentially in 5 years with a total of at least 149 credit hours.
  

Robotics And Autonomous Vehicles

Degree Program

Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicles is a 30-credit master degree designed to provide focused engineering education for students who are interested in mobile robots and autonomous vehicles. Technical course offerings include sensing, perception and cognition, intelligence and learning, mechatronics, propulsion and power management, and system integration. The degree is intended for students interested in a career involving the design and creation of mobile robots or intelligent vehicles.