Graduate Study
Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration
Program Overview
The master of science manufacturing and mechanical systems integration program is a multidisciplinary degree offered by the department of manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology in collaboration with the colleges of Business, Engineering, and Computing and Information Sciences.
This program is designed for individuals who wish to achieve competence in the effective integration of the computing, manufacturing, design, quality, and management functions found in any manufacturing enterprise. Students take a set of common core courses and then elect a concentration in design, manufacturing, software, electronics packaging, management, or quality.
Curriculum Review
The graduate program of study consists of 52 credits composed of the core, concentration, elective, and a capstone management course or thesis. Students may be required to take additional prerequisite courses, depending on their background and elected concentration.
Core Courses
Concentration Options (20 credits)
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesManufacturing engineer, project manager, software & technology engineer, operations manager, information systems manager, quality engineer, manufacturing consultant
Functions
Analyze and improve manufacturing methods; process and predict engineering systems design; database design; software engineering
Recent Employers
Harris Corporation, Xerox, Cimple, Hess Engineering, Eastman Kodak, McNeil Consumer Products Co., Pratt & Whitney
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited academic institution in the field of engineering, engineering technology, computing, or business. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required. Students with degrees in other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis. Calculus, computer programming and probability and statistics are required backgrounds. Students with a grade point average below 3.0 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be admitted on a probationary basis. These students will have to secure a B or better average in the first three graduate courses to be considered for full admission.
Applicants should submit two professional recommendations, transcripts from previous college attendance and a clearly written one-page statement of purpose in addition to the graduate application form.
International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the Graduate Record Exam. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 88 (Internet-based) on the TOEFL is required. A score of 1,200 (V&Q) and an analytical writing score of 3.5 or higher are required on the GRE. Applicants with low GRE scores may be admitted conditionally; they may be required to take additional English language tests and, if required, English language courses along with a reduced MS program course load.
Prerequisites
Applicants should have completed a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from an accredited academic institution in the field of enginnering, engineering technology, computing, or business. Students with degrees in other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis. Calculus, computer programming, and probability and statistics are required backgrounds.