People require mobility, because it empowers them to conquer the distance that separates their homes from the locations where they study, work, shop, seek medical treatment, do business, or visit friends. In the meanwhile, Wayne State University is demonstrating a commitment to improve quality of life for individuals and communities through excellence in mobility-related research, teaching, and service. This certificate program is the first of its kind in Michigan, focusing on mechanisms known as mobility, which is the ability to meet the needs of society to move freely, gain access, communicate, commute, and establish connectivity with the advanced mobility technologies today or in the future.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. A student needs to hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline of engineering from an accredited institution. The program is also open to students who are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in the College of Engineering at Wayne State University.
Program Requirements
Students must complete CSC 5280/ECE 5280: Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) or CSC 5100: Introduction to Mobility as well as two-intermediate-level courses and one advanced course in one of the Mobility tracks: Sensing, Computer and Networking, Control and Robotics, Smart Transportation, Smart Grid, Connected Autonomous Vehicles, or Smart Health.
A maximum of nine credits taken in the Mobility Graduate Certificate Program may be applied toward a graduate degree subject to approval of the relevant academic unit and Graduate Office. All requirements must be completed within three years with a minimum 3.0 GPA required in the certificate coursework. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering.
Sensing Track
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Introduction to Mobility | |
| Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (Or) | |
| Introduction to Micro and Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS) | |
| Smart Sensor Technology I: Design | |
| Biomedical Instrumentation | |
| Introduction to Machine Learning and Applications | |
| Digital Image Processing and Analysis | |
| Computer Graphics I | |
| Computer Graphics II | |
| Topics in Computer Science | |
| Smart Sensor Technology II: Characterization and Fabrication | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Advanced Topics in Computer Science | |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Connected Autonomous Vehicles Track
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Introduction to Mobility | |
| Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (Or) | |
| Intelligent Systems: Algorithms and Tools | |
| Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems | |
| Data Communication and Computer Networks | |
| Computer-Controlled Systems | |
| Advanced Topics in Computer Science (Connected Autonomous Vehicles) | |
| Seminar in Networking, Distributed Systems and Parallel Systems | |
Computing and Networking Track
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Introduction to Mobility | |
| Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (Or) | |
| Embedded System Design | |
| Introduction to Machine Learning and Applications | |
| Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems | |
| Computer Networking and Network Programming | |
| Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering I | |
| Computer Networking Applications | |
| Data Communication and Computer Networks | |
| Topics in Computer Science | |
| Computer Systems Security | |
| Computational Modeling of Complex Systems | |
| Advanced Topics in Computer Science | |
| Seminar in Networking, Distributed Systems and Parallel Systems | |
| Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering II | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Advanced Computer Security | |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Control and Robotics Track
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Introduction to Mobility | |
| Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (Or) | |
| Robotic Systems I | |
| Computer-Controlled Systems | |
| Control Systems II | |
| Nonlinear Control Systems | |
| Discrete Event Systems with Machine Learning | |
| Dynamic Systems and Optimal Control | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Smart Transportation Track
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Introduction to Mobility | |
| Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (Or) | |
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering I | |
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering II | |
| Introduction to Machine Learning and Applications | |
| Dynamic Systems and Optimal Control | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Advanced Topics in Computer Science | |
| Total Credits | 12-14 |
Smart Grid Track
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Introduction to Mobility | |
| Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (Or) | |
| Electric Energy Systems Engineering | |
| Modeling and Control of Power Electronics and Electric Vehicle Powertrains | |
| Introduction to Machine Learning and Applications | |
| Dynamic Systems and Optimal Control | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Operation and Control of Modern Power Systems | |
| Total Credits | 13-15 |
Smart Health Track
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Introduction to Mobility | |
| Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (Or) | |
| Introduction to Micro and Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS) | |
| Introduction to Machine Learning and Applications | |
| Biomedical Instrumentation | |
| Smart Sensor Technology I: Design | |
| Smart Sensor Technology II: Characterization and Fabrication | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Total Credits | 13-14 |