Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering
The MS in Manufacturing Engineering degree is a 10-course (30-credit) program without a thesis requirement. Coursework requires a minimum of four three-credit core courses and at least six three-credit electives for a total of 30 credits. Two of the six electives should be chosen to attain further specialization in a sub-field (e.g., leadership and project management, materials, analytics, etc.); of the four remaining electives, students may take up to two practicum courses (related industry internship or an independent study) for six credits.
It is expected that the 30 credits will be fulfilled in 12 months for those taking advantage of the 4+1 BS to MS non-thesis program for UMass Amherst engineering undergraduates (program coming soon) and 24 months for those who enter the MS program from outside of UMass Amherst.
Visit the Curriculum for MS in Manufacturing Engineering page to learn more.
Direct questions to: miegraddepartment [at] umass [dot] edu (miegraddepartment[at]umass[dot]edu)
Featured faculty
Jim Lagrant
Professor of Practice in Manufacturing, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Director, MS Manufacturing Program
Department Industrial Liaison, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Teaching fundamental and advanced manufacturing related courses with a focus on automation technology, industry 4.0, and experiential engineering education.
Application information & deadlines
Requirements are available here. You must officially apply to the Graduate School to find out whether you will be accepted.
SPRING APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Graduate Committee usually decides on Spring applications by the end of November.
FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Graduate Committee usually decides on Fall applications by the end of March.
Manufacturing Engineering
Educating the next generation of engineers with the skills necessary to lead the digital transformation of manufacturing to industry 4.0.