Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE)
Meeting the growing demand for cybersecurity engineers
Detroit Mercy’s Graduate Vehicle Cyber Engineering program provides hands-on training in connected vehicle cybersecurity. This program prepares students to meet the increasing demand for experts in both the automotive and military sectors.
This program is part of the Metro Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute and plays a key role in strengthening the nation’s defense against cyber threats. Learn how to protect vehicles and transportation systems from cyber attacks, lowering the risks for the Department of Defense and for companies in the transportation industry.
Scholarship: VICEROY Cyber Security Award Program
Students may qualify for the VICEROY Cybersecurity Award Program. This program supports transfer and graduate students interested in working with the U.S. Government or Department of Defense in cybersecurity-related careers.
Graduate Certificate in Vehicle Cyber Engineering
This is a 15 credit (five course) online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program
Curriculum
- VCE5200 or CSSE 5545 Computer Security
- VCE5110 Intro to Cybersecurity
- CSSE 5760 Network Security
- VCE 5400 Secured Vehicle Embedded Systems
- VCE5500 or ELEE5500 Secured Vehicle Electronics
Master of Science in Vehicle Cyber Engineering (MSVCE)
The MSVCE is a 30 credit-hour degree designed to provide hands-on training in connected vehicle cybersecurity.
The coursework presented is based on topics that intersect
- electrical engineering
- computer science
- cybersecurity
The degree is available as
- combination of in-person and online courses
- or totally online
Jobs for cybersecurity engineers to grow by 33% between 2023-33.
Cybersecurity Engineer Salary can earn up to $122K.
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It’s Easy to Apply
- Apply as a Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE) Graduate Student
- Letter of Recommendation
- Resume
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