Graduate Certificate in Vehicle Cyber Engineering
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Vehicle Cyber Engineering (VCE) is a 15 credit-hour certificate designed to provide hands-on training in connected vehicle cybersecurity. The coursework presented is based on topics that intersect electrical engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity. This relevant, hands-on curriculum is aligned closely with the cybersecurity needs of the vehicle and mobility industries to create an exciting learning environment that will provide a competitive advantage in the workplace for the graduate.
The certificate is offered online through the Engineering Graduate Programs office in the College of Engineering & Science and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science. The program is supported by the Regional Applied Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate program will have the ability to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems in vehicular systems that involve automotive communication busses, Electronic Control Units (ECUs), and sensor/human interface technologies.
- Perform risk assessment and threat analysis to vehicular cyber systems.
- Develop cybersecurity solutions for embedded vehicle systems and distributed intra-vehicle networks.
This is a 15-credit (five-course) certificate program. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in both the certificate program and overall. Grades below "C" will not advance a student towards graduation.
Required Courses:
| CSSE 5545 | Advanced Computer Security (3 credits) |
| CSSE 5760 | Network Security (3 credits) |
| VCE 5110 | Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 credits) |
| VCE 5400 | Secure Vehicle Embedded Systems (3 credits) |
| VCE 5500 | Secure Vehicle Electronics or ELEE 5500 Automotive Electronics (3 credits) |
Program Requirements
Typical minimum requirements include an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. Applicants with cyber experience but who need additional technical knowledge to be successful in the master's-level courses, will be required to complete prerequisite courses or modules as part of a conditional admission. These prerequisites will not advance a student toward his/her degree.