Manufacturing Engineering, PhD
3-D, AI, Industrial Engineering, Machine Learning, Metallurgy, Phonetics, Polymers, Semiconductor, approved for STEM-OPT extension, mechanics
The PhD program in manufacturing engineering provides students with 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 students 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 36 months. This OPT work authorization term 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 the degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic
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
EGR 520 Engineering Analysis I (3)
EGR 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 (15)
MFG 799 Dissertation (12)
When approved by the academic unit and the Graduate College, this program allows 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree to be used for this program.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they 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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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling |
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With the doctoral degree, 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., DOD, DOE, 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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SANCA 331
msngrad@asu.edu
480-727-2097
Admission deadlines
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
