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Powering your next chapter, Oakland University puts you squarely in the epicenter of opportunity. Leveraging our proximity to over 75 of the largest automotive companies in the U.S. and more than 200 automotive research and development centers, Oakland University has unmatched access to expert faculty and accomplished industry leaders.

Whether you are in engineering, manufacturing, management, energy or a related field, a graduate degree from Oakland University will equip you with the knowledge and credentials to accelerate your career in automotive.

Visit us at an upcoming future-student event to explore academic and research opportunities, learn about the admission process, meet faculty, and tour our campus in Rochester, Michigan.

Engineering and Computer Science Day - January 25

Business Day - February 8

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Engineering

Take on your next challenge. In OU’s School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS), accelerate your career with unique research and learning opportunities within the auto industry. Every day, our students learn from expert faculty who are on the front lines of engineering research, with small classes and individualized attention. Advance your knowledge of electrified and autonomous transportation systems, mechatronics and robotics, clean energy, electrification and advanced manufacturing. SECS offers mechanical engineering degrees with optional specializations in the industry, as well as a new energy engineering program.

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Business

Chart a course to management success in the auto industry with OU’s School of Business Administration (SBA). Whether you choose the on-campus MBA or 100% Online MBA program, with OU’s business programs you’ll have what it takes to confidently meet the challenges of today’s global economy through action-based projects, case studies and engaging discussions with expert professors, leading researchers, executive guest speakers and fellow students. Perfect the skills and strategies necessary to successfully tackle automotive industry challenges with sharp insight and executive-level understanding.

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Engineering Management

Get the best of both worlds in OU’s engineering management program. Offered through a collaboration between the SECS Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and SBA, this program is expertly designed to elevate your engineering career with the tools and skills to make informed management decisions in industry and business while maintaining a focus on your specialized engineering field. Open to engineers from various disciplines, the program stands out for its flexible curriculum, which allows students to customize their coursework to align with their individual career goals and professional needs.