Manufacturing Leadership Master of Science Degree
The manufacturing leadership MS provides skilled professionals the leadership skills to optimize business operations in a range of organizations and industries.
Overview for Manufacturing Leadership MS
This program is no longer accepting new student applications.
The manufacturing leadership MS is for experienced engineers and other professionals who aspire to high-level positions in operations, supply chain management, and process improvement. The degree in manufacturing management integrates business and engineering management courses, delivering them online or on-campus, where you may continue to work while taking classes.
The manufacturing leadership master's is a focused program developed jointly by the Kate Gleason College of Engineering and Saunders College of Business. Particular emphasis is placed on supply chain management, global manufacturing and operations, lean systems thinking, leadership, and decision-making.
A capstone project, oriented to solving an operations or service management problem or process improvement initiative, enables you to apply new skills and capabilities to solve a pressing real-world problem with significant financial benefit to your sponsor.
The manufacturing leadership master's can also be taken on a full-time basis, with several courses available on campus. You may start any term (fall, spring, summer) and complete courses at your own pace.
Capstone Project Sponsorship
For the capstone project, you will be sponsored by an employer who is committed to improving leadership capabilities in operational excellence. Sponsorship includes financial support and a commitment to work with you to provide clear expectations and a well-articulated career development plan that builds upon the program. As an alternative, you are welcome to sponsor yourself. You may contact Financial Aid and Scholarship for more information.
Related Programs
Visit the Engineering Leadership department for information on related offerings, including the master of science in product development, graduate certificate programs, and non-credit workshops and training programs.
The manufacturing leadership MS program is available online, on-campus, or onsite at your location. Contact us for information about partnerships and customized programs for your organization.
Curriculum for Manufacturing Leadership MS
Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements
Note for online students
The frequency of required and elective course offerings in the online program will vary, semester by semester, and will not always match the information presented here. Online students are advised to seek guidance from the listed program contact when developing their individual program course schedule.
