Advanced Manufacturing (M.S.)
In the Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing program, students will explore the latest technologies, such as digital manufacturing and additive manufacturing, as well as learn more traditional, hardware-based methodologies. As many companies in the automotive, aerospace, and chemical industries, for example, are advancing standard manufacturing practices to include innovative technology, students will be prepared to address challenges and excel in today’s competitive business market.
Our graduates will understand the fundamentals and applications of modern manufacturing processes, be able to identify challenges with modern manufacturing processes, be skilled at analyzing data for manufacturing processes, and more.
Core program requirements cover computer-integrated manufacturing, design optimization cycles, advanced machining, and quality control.
Program Overview
To excel in today’s competitive business market, students will explore the latest manufacturing technologies in addition to learning more traditional, hardware-based methodologies.
Career Opportunities
Our Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing program will prepare you for careers such as:
- Advanced manufacturing engineer
- New product development engineer
- Product engineering designer
- Digital manufacturing engineer
- Additive manufacturing engineer
Required courses include:
MMAE 546—Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
MMAE 557—Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems
And elective courses, some of which are:
MMAE 445—Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
MMAE 485—Manufacturing Processes
MMAE 500—Data-Driven Modeling
MMAE 532—Advanced Finite Element Methods
MMAE 545—Advanced CAD/CAM
MMAE 547—Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technologies
INTM 538—Advanced Machining for Manufacturing 1
INTM 539—Advanced Machining for Manufacturing
Admissions requirements ensure that incoming students are well-prepared and qualified to succeed in their chosen program. Prospective students must review each program of interest to determine whether they meet admissions requirements as outlined in the course bulletin.

National Center for Advanced Manufacturing Launched
This national center for advanced manufacturing launched with DMG Mori aims to be one of the nation’s first joint university-industry academies to train, develop, and empower the advanced manufacturing workforces of the future.
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