The School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) offers instruction leading to degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The programs are offered through four departments: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

The SECS, with about 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students, features an outstanding faculty dedicated to preparing learners for the 21st-century workplace and society as well as for research in their fields of specialization. The school offers close student/faculty interaction, small classes and individualized attention.

Latest initiative

Owing to the current tough economic situation in Michigan, Oakland University is acutely aware of the needs of the displaced workforce. The University has taken the following initiatives in order to alleviate the challenges that are faced by the displaced workers:

1. All of the programs in engineering/computing, of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, have been approved by the Michigan Works for posting on its website. If you are interested in any of the programs listed, you may be eligible to receive financial support from Michigan Works. See The Career Education Consumer Report for more information.
2. Oakland University has created a special Financial Assistant Fund for students. Please contact OU Financial Aid, call 248.370.2550 or email finaid@oakland.edu
3. The School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS) has created the following programs.
   1. Skills Rebuilding Programs:
      These are certificate programs oriented toward building or rebuilding skills in various relevant aspects of engineering and/or computing. Through such certificate programs, the displaced workers could add to their existing portfolio and improve their marketability.
   2. Professional Development Programs:
      These are also certificate Programs based on existing graduate level courses within the SECS. These programs are oriented toward specialized skills enhancement. The courses under this program could transfer to a relevant graduate program should the person decide to pursue a regular program of study, subsequently.
   Usually a bachelor’s degree and relevant background is required for these programs.

Skills Re-building / Professional Development Programs
Download registration form for the Skills Rebuilding Programs

Mission

The overall mission of the School of Engineering and Computer Science is threefold:

• To provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of instruction in engineering and computer science to prepare graduates for careers in the coming decades,
• To advance knowledge through basic and applied research in relevant branches of engineering and computer science, and
• To provide service to both the engineering profession and public of the State of Michigan.

In carrying out its mission the school will address the needs of the automotive and related industries in southeast Michigan for the:

• Education of engineers and computer scientists,
• Development of research programs and
• Fulfillment of the demands for professional service.

Due to the proximity of Oakland University to the large number of automotive related manufacturing companies in southeastern Michigan, the research interests of the faculty include a strong component of applied research. This research emphasizes product design, development and manufacturing in support of both large and small companies. In addition, the faculty are engaged in research projects in a wide variety of scholarly areas of engineering and computer science.

The faculty of the School of Engineering and Computer Science has a distinguished record of research and scholarship and one of the aims of this web site is to highlight their expertise so that it may be easily accessed by industry, government and other organizations.

Louay M. Chamra
Dean
School of Engineering and Computer Science