The Master's Program has an emphasis on Design for Manufacture and Assembly. It will provide you with an understanding of advanced manufacturing systems and the design criteria that can influence them. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be in a pre-eminent position to contribute to virtually any manufacturing company you choose. In addition to course work, you'll also be required to prepare a six-credit thesis. Research Research is an important mission of this Department as it enriches the intellectual experience of students, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Students work closely with faculty on cutting-edge research projects.
Research activities have attracted funding from government agencies such as the NSF and EPA and from a wide range of local and national industries. The Department has a strong reputation for research in areas concerned with improving industrial competitiveness. A long-standing industry funded program into the relationships between product design and manufacturing efficiency has resulted in procedures which are widely used in industry to develop more competitive products. The focus of this research is development of analytical tools for improving the overall efficiency of a wide range of manufacturing systems. The rapid Manufacturing Center has been established with funding from industrial companies.