Manufacturing Engineering, MS
Additive Manufacturing, Applied Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Innovation, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, Projects, Prototyping, Semiconductor, approved for STEM-OPT extension, design, engineering, sustainability
Do you think about ways that manufacturing can be made smarter and more efficient? Advance your skills in automation, production technologies and process improvement. Prepare to solve real-world challenges and support innovation across a changing global industry.
Modern manufacturing is central to global innovation, integrating advanced materials, intelligent systems, and digital technologies to shape the products and infrastructure of future factories. The Master of Science program in manufacturing engineering program prepares you to excel in this evolving field by combining expertise in manufacturing processes, for example on how materials are transformed through additive, subtractive and hybrid techniques, with knowledge of manufacturing systems and management, including the design and optimization of factories, supply chains and digital ecosystems.
The program provides you with a rigorous foundation in manufacturing fundamentals and systems engineering, while offering opportunities for deeper specialization in areas such as advanced manufacturing processes, factory operations management, and smart manufacturing systems. You benefit from course offerings that draw on faculty expertise in automation, industrial robotics, additive and subtractive methods, data-driven modeling and simulation, microelectronics manufacturing, and smart manufacturing systems.
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
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
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.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (MFG 593)
Required Core (9 credit hours) Electives (15-21 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
EGR 520 Engineering Analysis I (3)
EGR 522 Statistics for Quality Control in Manufacturing (3)
MFG 510 Manufacturing Systems Management (3)
MFG 593 Applied Project (3) or
MFG 599 Thesis (6) or
portfolio (0)
Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives.
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 engineering, physical sciences, mathematics or similar from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that institution's country.
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
- personal statement
- professional resume
- 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.
Global Launch at ASU offers an online alternative to standardized testing for international students who are seeking admission to ASU and need proof of English proficiency.
If the applicant does not meet the minimum GPA requirements, the application may still be considered. In certain cases, demonstrated aptitude through professional experience or additional postbaccalaureate education is considered.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at time of application. If admitted, applicants must then submit official transcripts to ASU Graduate Admission Services.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 04/01 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 09/15 | Priority |
Graduates of the MS program in manufacturing engineering find opportunities in both large and small corporations and government agencies, and within startup enterprises, where they play a critical role. Graduates are equipped to advance their careers, contribute to innovation in industry, and enhance the competitiveness of modern manufacturing enterprises.
Typical job responsibilities include manufacturing process design, manufacturing process management, and quality control and assurance. Graduates with advanced degrees have opportunities to participate in and lead research teams that are developing the next generation of advanced manufacturing technologies.
ASU manufacturing engineering graduates are well placed and command top salaries in their engineering careers, some of which include:
- additive manufacturing
- automation and robotics
- engineering economics
- logistics and supply chain management
- manufacturing operations
- project management
- quality management and reliability
School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
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ISTB12 301
msngrad@asu.edu
480-727-2097
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
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. 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.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
