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Manufacturing Engineering—MS

Looking to advance in your career? Prepare yourself and your organization for Industry 4.0. Learn how to lead and communicate with people at a much higher level and use statistical methods to solve problems and streamline processes. Take a holistic approach to industrial safety and have mastery of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Are you ready?

Our Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students.

Program Overview

With our master's program in manufacturing engineering, build the curriculum around your needs so it can take you where you want to go. Take six core courses absolutely necessary for next-level manufacturing engineering then select courses in four distinct areas of manufacturing emphasis: Additive Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems and Operations, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Processes, and Quality Engineering.

Delivery Options
- Accelerated: MS
- On-Campus: MS

Manufacturing Engineering Program Details

Choose a specific degree option or delivery type to learn more about the manufacturing engineering program at Michigan Tech. For international students, Manufacturing Engineering is a designated STEM program.

On-Campus Programs

MS, Manufacturing Engineering: Thesis Option

This option requires a research thesis prepared under the supervision of the advisor. The thesis describes a research investigation and its results. The scope of the research topic for the thesis should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in 12 months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.

The minimum requirements are as follows:

Total Credit Requirements
Option Parts	Credits
Coursework (minimum)	20 Credits
Thesis research	6-10 Credits
Total (minimum)	30 Credits

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	12 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Programs may have stricter requirements and may require more than the minimum number of credits listed here.

MS, Manufacturing Engineering: Report Option

This option requires a report describing the results of an independent study project. The scope of the research topic should be defined in such a way that a full-time student could complete the requirements for a master’s degree in twelve months or three semesters following the completion of coursework by regularly scheduling graduate research credits.

Of the minimum total of 30 credits, at least 24 must be earned in coursework other than the project:

Total Credit Requirements
Option Parts	Credits
Coursework (minimum)	24 Credits
Report	2-6 Credits
Total (minimum)	30 Credits

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	12 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Programs may have stricter requirements and may require more than the minimum number of credits listed here.

MS, Manufacturing Engineering: Coursework Option

This option requires a minimum of 30 credits be earned through coursework. A limited number of research credits may be used with the approval of the advisor, department, and Graduate School. See degree requirements for more information.

A graduate program may require an oral or written examination before conferring the degree and may require more than the minimum credits listed here:

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	18 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Accelerated MS, Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's + 1 Year = Master's Degree

Our accelerated master's degree program is a faster, easier way for Michigan Tech students to earn a master's degree. Up to approved six credits from your bachelor's degree can be applied towards your accelerated master's degree. Consult your graduate program director for your individualized plan. If you're thinking about pursuing a master's following your bachelor's this option may be the right choice for you.

Additional Program Information

Want to learn more about manufacturing engineering at Michigan Tech? Visit the department for more information:

Contact

Graduate Director

David Wanless

Graduate Assistant

Pammi Washuleski

Sample Areas of Interest

Select areas of interest to help customize your manufacturing engineering MS. Sample areas include:

Industry 4.0
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Quality Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing

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Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

Graduate School Admissions Process

Applying to Graduate School is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts or test scores are needed to start). The application process involves three easy steps. International applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $10 processing fee per application.

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Graduate School Admissions Options

Michigan Tech offers several admissions options in order to meet the educational needs of students from a variety of backgrounds. Students should review the options available to them and apply for the program that will best help them achieve their personal educational goals.

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Graduate School Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

See additional application requirements, including required materials:

Student Statements

Official Transcripts

Program Specific Requirements

Program Specific

2 Letters of Recommendation
Résumé / Curriculum vitae
GPA - All grade points are considered and applicants will be admitted at the discretion of the program
GRE not required
No Additional Documents Accepted

International Students

TOEFL: Recommended Score of 79 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Score of 6.5 overall

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

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Accelerated Master's Requirements

Our Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students.

Program Specific

2 Letters of Recommendation
Minimum bachelor's overall GPA of 3.0 at graduation
Résumé/curriculum vitae
No GRE required

Eligible Undergraduate Majors

All majors

Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. Our Graduate School offers over 125 certificates, master's, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.

Who You'll Work With

Our faculty is what makes this real. All of our faculty have at least ten years working as professionals in industry. Each of our faculty bring a unique perspective to the program—from organizational management and leadership, holistic safety, lean manufacturing, product design and development to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and machine design.

Where You'll Work

Our campus has state-of-the-art facilities for manufacturing engineering. We have a machine shop with a full array of traditional machine tools as well as several CNC lathes and mills. We also have all of the necessary fabrication equipment: MIG, TIG, and Arc welders, CNC plasma table, tubing benders, and sheet metal brakes and presses. On the additive side, we have an industrial grade extrusion based 3D printer, a vat polymer 3D printer, a MJT 3D printer, and a 3D Systems DMP 350 metal powder bed fusion printer capable of 3D printing a variety of metals ranging from aluminum to stainless steel.

Manufacturing Engineering vs. Industrial Engineering

US manufacturing is making a comeback and manufacturing and industrial engineers are in demand. Engineering offers many career options including aerospace, environmental, civil, and electrical—and both manufacturing and industrial engineers play vital roles.

Faculty Spotlight

David Labyak

David Labyak
Assistant Professor, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology

"I'm committed to sharing the tools I've learned in industry."

With over 25 years of experience in the automotive, mining, aerospace, and engineering consulting industries, Labyak research interests include biomechanics and solid mechanics, with specialties in finite element and shock analysis methods and vibration analysis.

Program Faculty