Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (M.S.)

If you are or aspire to be a decision-maker in manufacturing engineering, engineering graphics and design, process engineering, quality assurance and tooling design, the Master of Science in manufacturing engineering is for you. You'll conquer advanced competencies in contemporary computer-aided manufacturing, process simulation, digital manufacturing and manufacturing processes. 

Is the 30-credit-hour master's in manufacturing engineering right for me?

Your goals drive your choices. In the Master of Science in manufacturing engineering you will tackle core topics with opportunities to focus on your career.

Recent graduates are working as

  • engineering manager
  • engineering analyst
  • senior engineer
  • design engineer
  • quality engineer

Among the companies they work for are

  • Whirlpool
  • GE
  • Haworth
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Nissha Eimo Technologies
  • Stryker

How can I fund my M.S. in manufacturing engineering degree?

Western strives to ensure you can readily manage the expense of graduate school. You can fund your graduate degree through federal aid, loans, scholarships, grants, research assistantships and more.

What can I expect in the 30-credit-hour program?

Program requirements

 You will complete the following:

  • 12 credit hours of core courses that focus on such topics as design for manufacturability; smart manufacturing; design of experiments and regression analysis; process monitoring and control; and linear programming.
  • 18 credit hours of electives that focus on your goals. You'll  select courses for the areas that meet your needs! The catalog provides a partial list of approved electives and you can work with your faculty advisor to approve other options.

Admissions info

Decisions: Once all applications requirements are submitted to 澳门六合彩官网直播, it typically takes two-to-four weeks for students to receive a decision on their application.

You may be granted admissions to the manufacturing engineering graduate program if you meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering or technology.
  • Show evidence of competency in computer programming, mathematics through the calculus level, statistics, at least one semester of physics, and one semester of chemistry with laboratories.
  • Possess a grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or better.
  • completed undergraduate courses or have equivalent work experience in CAD, properties of materials, manufacturing processes, statics, and strength of materials. If a candidate鈥檚 background is deficient, foundation courses will be required.

 

Accelerated M.S. for 澳门六合彩官网直播 undergraduates

As a Western student, you can access more learning and save time in our accelerated master鈥檚 program. Weave graduate courses (up to 12 credits) into your 澳门六合彩官网直播 undergraduate degree and earn both your B.S. and M.S. in just five years.
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