MS Manufacturing Engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A 10-course, 30-credit non-thesis programme that prepares engineers to lead the digital transformation of manufacturing to Industry 4.0.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering | Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | Duration: 30 credits; 24 months for students entering from outside UMass Amherst (12 months via the 4+1 route) | Intake: Fall (deadline January 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of four three-credit core courses and at least six three-credit electives; two electives give specialisation in a sub-field (for example leadership and project management, materials, analytics) and up to two practicum courses (industry internship or independent study) may be taken for six credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering graduate programs (MS Engineering Management, MS Industrial Engineering, MS Mechanical Engineering, MS Manufacturing Engineering, PhD Industrial Engineering, PhD Mechanical Engineering): a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent international degree must be completed before the start date; applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency; personal statement; two letters of recommendation; resume/CV. The GRE is not required.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (deadline January 15)

Duration: 30 credits; 24 months for students entering from outside UMass Amherst (12 months via the 4+1 route)

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