Graduate & Professional Engineering Programs
Masters Programs
You may work on: bridges, buildings, harbors, highways, construction, piers, pipelines, reservoirs, site planning, tunnels, Navy Seabees and water and wastewater treatment plants. The possibilities are almost endless.
Get hands-on experience through real-world projects and close industry connections. You can focus your studies on Signals and Systems, Robotics and Mechatronics or Computer Engineering.
Study ways to keep our environment clean and safe. You’ll learn about water and wastewater treatment, pollution prevention and hazardous waste management.
Learn how to design, build and improve mechanical systems. You’ll explore topics like manufacturing, energy systems, robotics and vehicle systems.
Combine engineering and business skills to bring new products to life. Learn how design, testing and management come together in real projects.
Develop, test and improve high-quality software systems. Prepare for a career creating technology that powers everyday life.
Study the connection between technology, business and the environment. Build leadership and problem-solving skills that apply across industries.
Train for the fast-growing field of connected and self-driving vehicles. Learn how to protect vehicle systems from cyber threats through hands-on projects.
Many of our graduate programs are geared toward the full-time professional. Check out our Professional Programs information.
Graduate Certificates
Our flexible online certificate programs help you build skills quickly. You can earn a certificate on its own or apply it toward a master’s degree later.
Learn how self-driving cars and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems work.
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees (Ph.D.)
Detroit Mercy offers:
Our high-quality programs, offered in flexible formats, help students gain the new skills employers are looking for. With the personal mentoring our faculty provide, you’ll have a real advantage as you move forward in your career
— Katherine Snyder, dean of the College of Engineering & Science.
Why choose Engineering graduate programs at Detroit Mercy?
- Detroit Mercy’s graduate engineering programs combine hands-on learning with real-world experience. You’ll explore engineering, technology, innovation and business — skills that matter in today’s workplace.
- Our faculty bring both industry experience and strong academic backgrounds, offering one-on-one mentoring and guidance.
- Classes blend online learning with traditional, in-person experiences to fit your schedule.
- Detroit Mercy is home to the third oldest cooperative education program in the country. Our co-op placements give students valuable career experience before graduation.
- The College works closely with local companies to design graduate certificates and courses that meet workforce needs across Michigan and beyond.