Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering

The program provides advanced technical content to help students prepare for career transitions and improve company competitiveness. It consists of a core set of courses designed to provide all students with advanced knowledge of manufacturing fundamentals and an introduction to systems engineering. The expertise developed in the core curriculum supports student focus areas building on existing unit faculty strengths, including automation, additive and subtractive manufacturing processes including computer numerical control machining, modeling and simulation, electronics manufacturing and manufacturing management.

Thesis, applied project and portfolio options are offered for the culminating experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Science program in manufacturing engineering find opportunities in both large and small corporations and government agencies as well as within startup enterprises where they play a critical role.

Typical job responsibilities include manufacturing process design, manufacturing process management and quality control and assurance, and graduates with advanced degrees have opportunities to participate in and lead research teams that are developing the next generation of advanced manufacturing technologies.

ASU manufacturing engineering graduates are well placed and command top salaries in their engineering careers, some of which include: