Courses cover a broad range of manufacturing issues, while reinforcing a systems approach. The variety of subjects allows students to tailor their studies to individual goals or interests. The MSE program has equipped more than 200 men and women with both technical skills that are too complex to be taught in undergraduate courses, and management skills essential to keeping industry on the right track. The student body of the MSE program is divided almost equally between students returning from industry or working for their degrees while employed, and those coming directly from undergraduate work. The program also has a substantial number of international students.
Prospective students find the midsized program an ideal learning environment.
Specifically, the program addresses solutions to problems in the design, development, implementation, operation, evaluation, and management of modern manufacturing systems. An engineering management specialization is also offered, ideal for engineering students with a special interest in management issues pertaining to manufacturing. Some course work for the MSE degree can be used to satisfy some of the MTM degree requirements. Students must choose from courses in four core areas. Sample courses from each of the four areas are listed below.