About the SECS

Welcome to the School of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS)! I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our academic programs and our on-going engineering and computer science research at Oakland University. The School of Engineering and Computer Science will always strive for excellence and innovation – in teaching, research, as well as service to the profession, community, and society at-large.

Our goal is to provide our students, faculty, and staff with the best educational and working experience in a highly supportive, yet stimulating, environment. Our faculty provide the highest quality of education which is enhanced by cutting edge research sponsored by federal agencies and industrial partners. In addition, the School of Engineering and Computer Science will continue to be actively involved in outreach and economic development initiatives.

Prospective undergraduate students should contact the Engineering Advising Office at (248) 370-2201 or [email protected]. Prospective MS students should contact the appropriate Department Office, while prospective Ph.D candidates should contact the Associate Dean's Office at (248) 370-2233 or [email protected].

Please let me know if we can be of any additional service.

Louay M. Chamra, Ph.D., Dean
School of Engineering and Computer Science
(248) 370-2217
[email protected]

The Advisory Board for the School of Engineering and Computer Science is composed of leaders in industry. They assist the school in developing educational and research programs to meet the rapidly expanding requirements in the technical world. The board is available as a body or individually for consultation on such matters as curriculum, research, facilities, equipment requirements, special subjects and long-range planning.

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 five departments: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Bioengineering.

The SECS, with about 3,477 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.

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.

The Engineering Center opened its doors to students in August, 2014. As the home for the School of Engineering and Computer Science, this 127,000-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art classrooms and research space. The building serves as the heart of the Engineering and Computer Science community at Oakland University.

The mission of Oakland University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science is supported through the generosity of alumni and friends.  The donation received through this unique naming opportunity will be used by the School of Engineering and Computer Science to support activities and events that serve students, faculty, staff and the public; and, to enhance the functionality or maintenance of the engineering building.

This naming opportunity is welcomed from individuals, couples, families, associates, friends, organizations, foundations, and businesses. Please contact Anthonie Burke, Director of Philanthropy, with questions about how to name the engineering building.