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.
As part of the Metro Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, the program plays a key role in strengthening the nation’s defense against cyber threats. Learn how to protect vehicles and transportation systems from potential attacks, helping to reduce cybersecurity risks for the Department of Defense and commercial industries.
Scholarship Opportunity: VICEROY Cyber Security Award Program
Students in this field may qualify for the VICEROY Cybersecurity Award Program, which supports transfer and graduate students who are 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 degree 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
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33%
Jobs for cybersecurity engineers to grow by 33% between 2023-33.
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$122K
Cybersecurity Engineer Salary can earn up to $122K.
ZipRecruiter, 2025
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Stackable: The Graduate Certificates can be completed in one year and stack towards the full Master of Science Degree.
It’s Easy to Apply
- Apply as a Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE) Graduate Student
- Letter of Recommendation
- Resume
- Transcripts
