Abstract
The authors provide a concise summary of the background, content, and aims of an extensive study programme developed by the University of Michigan and General Motors (GM) in response to the potential dearth of qualified engineers with technical expertise in the important area of automotive body engineering. The programme leads to a formal certificate of completion from the University of Michigan, and combines GM training modules with a masters degree from Purdue University which includes four courses from the University of Michigan and three job experiences in consultation with faculty at the University of Michigan.
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