For the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, the student is required to complete a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours. The course requirements are presented below. The student will choose between a thesis or non-thesis option.
Thesis Option
The student must complete a thesis with a minimum of six graduate credits. Additional thesis credits may substitute for elective courses. All elective courses must be approved by the student’s advisor and the Director of Manufacturing Engineering or the Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Committee.
Non-Thesis Option
In addition to the course requirements in the four core areas a Capstone Project is required. This Capstone Project requirement can be met by successful completion of MFE 590 Capstone Project in Manufacturing Engineering or with a three credit Independent Study or Directed Research project in Manufacturing Engineering. All elective courses must be approved by the student’s advisor and the Director of Manufacturing Engineering or the Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Committee.
Course Requirements
The Manufacturing Program is designed to focus on four core areas: the manufacturing process and design, materials processing, systems engineering and production/operations management. These topics are important to the design and control of the factories of the future. The MS in Manufacturing Engineering requires 30 graduate credits. The course requirements are presented below.
Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Seminar
On-campus students in the Manufacturing Engineering M.S. program must participate in the Materials and Manufacturing Engineering seminar every semester that they are registered in the degree program.