Degrees Offered: Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
The manufacturing engineering discipline addresses problems and methods of manufacturing systems integration. The M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering program emphasizes the interrelationships between manufacturing equipment, processes and controls, and their integration into production factories.

The curriculum is computer and multimedia intensive and includes the use and understanding of new technologies such as robotics, programmable logic controllers, microprocessors and computer-integrated manufacturing and their application in automated production, assembly, automated inspection, and automated packaging. Focus is on computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. Automation laboratories are used that contain many state-of-the-art devices including several industrial robots, CNC millers, CNC lathes, computer vision systems, and a fully automated flexible manufacturing system.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants should be graduates of an accredited undergraduate engineering program. Students with degrees in science may also be considered.

Bridge Program: Students who lack appropriate undergraduate preparation for the program are required to make up deficiencies by taking a program of courses that are designed in consultation with graduate advisors. These courses are taken in addition to the degree requirements and may include undergraduate courses.

Degree Requirements:
A minimum of 30 credits is required: 12 credits of core courses and 18 in an area of specialization. A master's project or thesis is optional. Students select an area of specialization in consultation with the graduate advisor and must take a set of core, required and elective courses.

Seminar: All students who receive departmental or research-based awards must register each semester for MnE 791 Manufacturing Engineer Seminar.

Core:
12 credits:

Design for Manufacturability:
18 credits from: