The program is typically offered by universities or technical schools and is intended for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

This focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated control systems used in manufacturing, process control, and robotics.

Topics covered:

• Control systems design
• Robotics and automation
• Digital signal processing
• Industrial instrumentation

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be capable of designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems. A variety of industries employ them, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and energy.

Further education in the field can also be pursued through a graduate certificate in industrial automation engineering, for instance, or through a master’s in electrical or mechanical engineering.