The University Senate of Michigan Technological University
Proposal 52-21
(Voting Units: Academic)
Proposal to Shelve Degree Program: Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics
Submitted by: Graduate School and Department of Applied Computing, College of Computing
Contacts: Alex Sergeyev, Director, MS Degree in Mechatronics Will Cantrell, Dean,
Graduate School
1. Full name of program to be shelved
Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics
2. Final term program will be open for new admits
Fall 2020
3. Plan to complete all enrolled and returning students
There is currently one student enrolled in the program and classes will be offered
on their typical schedule allowing the student to fulfill the certificate requirements.
4. Reason for shelving
Lack of student interest due to 15 credits requirement. Instead, 3 stackable, 9-credits
graduate certificates, leading to MS degree in Mechatronics are tentatively scheduled
to be introduced in the Fall of 2021.
5. Financial impact (if any) to the department and university
There are no known financial impacts to the department and the University.
March 3, 2021