BAS Manufacturing Systems at Arizona State University

Programme overview

If you have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree and wish to earn a four-year degree in manufacturing, the Bachelor of Applied Science program is designed for you. Through hands-on projects, simulation-based learning, and industry-aligned coursework, you develop expertise in modern manufacturing technologies and process optimization.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Department: School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses MSY 301 Smart Factory Essentials MSY 330 Demand and Forecasting in Factory Operations MSY 350 Lean Manufacturing in Factories MSY 402 Manufacturing Systems Capstone Project CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Electronics Technician Growth: 2.6% Median Salary: $73,900 Learn more Industrial Engineering Technician Growth: 3.1% Median Salary: $66,120 Learn more Machinist Growth: -17.3% Median Salary: $63,340 Learn more Manufacturing Plant Manager Growth: 2.6% Median Salary: $126,060 Learn more Manufacturing Supervisor Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $74,450 Learn more Mechanical Engineering Technician Growth: 1.3% Median Salary: $74,510 Learn more Quality Control Technician Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $62,280 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. This program is not available to first-year students. Transfer admission requirements: Applicants must hold a completed AAS degree in engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology, manufacturing production technology, semiconductor manufacturing or a related AAS area. Change of major requirements Students interested in changing to this BAS program must have completed a related AAS degree at a regionally accredited college. A current ASU student must have a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.00. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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