Manufacturing Engineering, PhD
3-D, AI, Industrial Engineering, Machine Learning, Metallurgy, Phonetics, Polymers, Semiconductor, approved for STEM-OPT extension, mechanics
Prepare to lead advancements in manufacturing by applying research to real-world production challenges as you explore how industries create, optimize and innovate. You'll gain the knowledge and expertise needed to turn theoretical concepts into practical applications that improve global manufacturing systems.
In the Doctor of Philosophy program in manufacturing engineering, you acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the most difficult challenges of modern manufacturing industries on a global scale. The program involves faculty and industry members together with a hands-on approach to education and research, providing you with various career development opportunities (e.g., internships and exchange experiences).
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
84 credit hours, an oral comprehensive exam, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Core (6 credit hours) Other Requirements (9 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) Electives or Research (45 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Students are required to take 12 credits of MFG 792 as part of their research coursework. Elective coursework should be directly in support of the student's research as advised by the supervisory committee.
EGR 520 Engineering Analysis I (3)
MFG 602 Principles of Independent Research (3)
MFG 691 Seminar (3 semesters of 1 credit) (3)
Students choose two courses related to their research area.
Examples include:
MFG 522 Intermediate Engineering Statistics (3)
MFG 523 Artificial Intelligence for Smart Manufacturing (3)
MFG 574 Polymer Science and Additive Manufacturing (3)
MFG 575 Design for Additive Manufacturing (3)
MFG 581 Simulating Manufacturing Systems (3)
MFG 582 Metal Additive Manufacturing (3)
MFG 792 Research (12)
MFG 799 Dissertation (12)
When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, this program allows 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree to be used toward this degree. If students do not have a previously awarded master's degree, the 30 credit hours of coursework are made up of electives to reach the 84 credit hours.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants must have earned a minimum of a bachelor's or master's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- curriculum vitae or professional resume
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The statement of purpose requirement is a 300- to 500-word statement describing the applicant's motivation and rationale for obtaining a doctorate in manufacturing engineering at Arizona State University and how it relates to their long-term career goals.
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Graduates typically seek research-oriented academic appointments or industrial research and development positions.
Professionals with a doctorate in manufacturing engineering have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering in research and development at companies, research institutes and national laboratories (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA). Relevant careers and related titles include:
- industrial engineer
- manufacturing engineer
- materials engineer
- materials scientist
- mechanical engineer
- mechatronics engineer
School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
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