MMAE Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

32 credit hours
Thesis
Oral comprehensive examination

The M.S. degree program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and to prepare them for careers in research and development. In line with the department's approach to its graduate programs, a student has considerable flexibility, in consultation with his or her program adviser, in formulating a program. The completion of a minimum of 32 credit hours of approved work, which includes six to eight credit hours of thesis research. Before completion of the first semester of graduate study, full-time students should select an area of specialization and a permanent advisor. Graduate students pursuing the M.S. degree on a part-time basis should select a permanent advisor before registering for their twelfth credit hour. The student, in consultation with the advisor, then prepares a program of study that reflects individual needs and interests. This program must be approved by the advisor, the dpeartment's Graduate Studies Committee, the department's chair, and the Graduate College. After completion of the thesis, the student is required to pass an oral comprehensive examination on his or her thesis and related areas. The examination committee consists of at least three appropriate faculty members who are nominated by the thesis advisor and appointed by the department's Graduate Studies Committee.