M.S. with Manufacturing Option
The idea of an overall systems approach to manufacturing problems is a reality. The design engineer can create and store drawings that can be analyzed by the process engineer to determine the material and tool requirements, along with any other specifications. Work can be monitored, resources scheduled, manpower planned, and finished goods inventoried.
Therefore, the concept of manufacturing engineering must include all phases of engineering design—from industrial production through marketing, field service, and repair. All manufacturing engineers must be trained to consider the impact of their decisions on other engineers, and engineering management must be qualified to relate to a broader spectrum of manufacturing challenges.
M.S. Non-thesis Track
In order to obtain the M.S. in industrial engineering with the Manufacturing Engineering Option in the non-thesis track, a student must complete at least 32 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. These 32 semester credits must satisfy the following requirements:
Core requirements - 6 credits
- IE 505: Linear Programming
- IE 511: Experimental Design in Engineering
Please note: There are prerequisites to these courses that are identified in LionPATH. If you have any additional concerns about whether you have the appropriate background to succeed in these courses, please contact the Graduate Program Office.
Required courses for the option - 9 credits
- IE 528: Metal Cutting Theory
- IE 550: Manufacturing Systems
- IE 563: Computer - Aided Design for Manufacturing
Electives - 12 or more credits
- Three or more approved 400- or 500-level credits of IE (one or more courses)
- Three or more 500-level IE or non-IE credits (one or more courses)
Colloquium - 2 credits
- IE 590: IE Colloquium or one credit of IE 590 and one credit of OR 590: Operations Research Colloquium
Research (paper) - 3 credits
- IE 596: Research
M.S. Thesis Track
In order to obtain the M.S. in Industrial Engineering with the Manufacturing Engineering Option in the thesis track, a student must complete at least 32 semester credits beyond the bachelor's degree. These 32 credits must satisfy the following requirements:
Core requirements - 6 credits
- IE 505: Linear Programming
- IE 511: Experimental Design in Engineering
Please note: There are prerequisites to these courses that are identified in LionPATH. If you have any additional concerns about whether you have the appropriate background to succeed in these courses, please contact the Graduate Program Office.
Required courses for the option - 9 credits
- IE 528: Metal Cutting Theory
- IE 550: Manufacturing Systems
- IE 563: Computer - Aided Design for Manufacturing
Electives - 9 or more credits
- Approved 400- or 500-level credits of IE or non-IE (three or more courses)
Colloquium - 2 credits
- IE 590: IE Colloquium or one credit of IE 590 and one credit of OR 590: Operations Research Colloquium
Research (thesis) - 6 credits
- IE 600: Thesis Research
Note: All course descriptions can be found in LionPATH.
