The program is arranged so that all requirements are satisfied simultaneously. This joint degree program is not open to students who have earned either the M.B.A. or M.Eng. in Manufacturing degrees. Students registered in the first year of either program may apply. This degree focuses on applying engineering principles and the life sciences to facilitate effective integration of humans into manufacturing and service systems. This is a 30 credit hour professional degree program that is offered in the Industrial and Operations Engineering department.
Practical training is a key component of the enrolled students' experience.
Summer internships at various pharmaceutical and life science-related companies are available for qualified students. Professionals with a BS in chemical engineering or a related field who are employed in a pharmaceutical or life science-related company may be admitted into the program, if they meet all the prerequisites. Chemical Engineering students should apply beginning the second semester of their junior year and Pharmacy students during the first semester of their first year at the College of Pharmacy. The program is designed to enhance disciplinary skills as well as provide insight and education in systems engineering and management. A baccalaureate degree in engineering or physical sciences is required for admission.