Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (MS MfgE): This degree program is a research oriented degree. The 6 credit hour thesis can provide the opportunity to focus a student into a particular area of interest. This MS MfgE program requires 30 credit hours with a 6-hour thesis: 12 credit hours from the Manufacturing Core Curriculum (3 credit-hour core course from each area); 6 credit hours of 6000 level courses in manufacturing; 3 credit hours of any suggested manufacturing courses OR approved Mathematics/Computer Science; 6 credit hours for thesis research, and 3 credit hours of graduate courses in manufacturing. Each student must take at least one core course from each of the core areas in manufacturing engineering, during his/her first two semesters of graduate work. The core requirement may be deemed to be satisfied if a student has already taken a core course as a technical elective in his/her undergraduate program. Thus allowing more freedom in the selection of other courses. Manufacturing uses advanced technologies to transform materials into new products or parts of products. Today's manufacturing industry includes (but is not limited to) aerospace, biotechnology, electronic equipment manufacturing, engineering in machining and equipment, food processing and supply, light metals, marine industries, etc. The features of this program include: Fully web-based distance education for students working in industry. Students can enroll in this degree program to study either on-campus or off-campus. Interdisciplinary faculty expertise and facilities. More than 10 academic departments and research centers support this program. Working with manufacturing companies under co-op and internship arrangements.