WPI’s Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering Online focuses on advancing engineering designs and processes to bring ideas into practical, cost-effective use in safer, greener and more sustainable approaches.
Learning Outcomes
- Design and manage an effective supply chain, and apply project management techniques
- Get a solid foundation in modern manufacturing techniques and business practices in subject areas such as the following:
- Control systems
- Design
- Financial processes
- Health systems engineering
- Manufacturing and materials processes
- Manufacturing systems
- Materials engineering
- Statistics and quality assurance
Admissions Qualifications for Master's in Manufacturing Engineering Online
Candidates for admission must meet WPI’s requirements and should have a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or management, preferably in such fields as computer science/engineering, electrical/ control engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or management. Students with other backgrounds will be considered based on their interest, formal education and experience in manufacturing.
Program Requirements
Student are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.
The Online MS in Manufacturing Engineering is designed to focus on four core areas:
- Manufacturing Process and Design (4-6 credits)
- Systems Engineering (6 credits).
- Production/Operations Management (6 credits)
- Materials Processing (5-6 credits)
- Electives (3-6 credits)
All elective courses must be approved by the student’s advisor and the Director of Manufacturing Engineering or the Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Committee. -
Capstone Project (3 credits)
Electives (3-6 credits)
Select from any graduate science, business or engineering courses, with approval of the program director.