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Online Graduate Certificate Manufacturing Systems Manufacturing Engineering

About the Certificate

Missouri University of Science and Technology offers a graduate certificate in manufacturing systems for working professionals who want to stay ahead of rapidly changing technology. Areas of study include materials and manufacturing processes, process assembly and product engineering, manufacturing competitiveness and manufacturing systems design. 

The graduate certificate program consists of four courses from existing graduate-level courses. While the students admitted to the certificate program will have non-matriculated status, if they complete the four course sequence with a grade of B or better in each of the courses taken, they will be admitted to the master's degree program, if they so choose. The certificate credits taken by students admitted to the will count toward their master's degrees.

The admission decision will be made based upon prior degree(s) obtained by the student and the student’s performance in courses fundamental to the certificate, the student’s work experience, and any other information provided by the student. If the student does not have all of the prerequisite courses necessary to take the courses in the certificate program, the student will be allowed to take "bridge" courses at either the graduate or undergraduate level to prepare for the formal certificate courses. Once admitted into the certificate program, the student will be given three years to complete the program so long as the student maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the courses taken.

In order to receive a graduate certificate, a student must have an average GPA 3.0 or better in the core courses.

For online students applying to a graduate certificate program. (No GRE/GMAT required.)

Certificate Applicant 

The following are the courses offered in the program. Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless stated otherwise. The University reserves the right to change or cancel courses as needed. 

Total Courses: 4 (12 credit hours)

Course I – Materials and Manufacturing Processes  
Choose one of the following:  
MECH ENG 5220
 Advanced Mechanics of Materials  
Fracture Mechanics  
Introduction to Composite Materials and Structures  
Advanced Topics in Design and Manufacturing  
   
Course II – Process, Assembly and Product Engineering  
Choose one of the following:  
Integrated Product And Process Design  
Rapid Product Design And Optimization  
Computer Aided Design: Theory and Practice  
   
Course III – Manufacturing Competitiveness  
Choose one of the following:  
Six Sigma  
Value Analysis  
Production Planning And Scheduling  
Lean Systems  
Probabilistic Engineering Design  
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Design and Implementation  
   
Course IV – Manufacturing Systems Design  
Choose one of the following:  
Mechatronics  
Manufacturing Equipment Automation  
Design For Manufacture  
   

Course availability may vary by semester (see course listings). Students should consult their academic advisor for appropriate alternatives or substitutions if needed.

Please refer to the Manufacturing Engineering section of the graduate catalog for more information.

This program is 100% online: no campus visits required.

Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one or two classes per semester and finish the program in one year.

  • Delivery: 100% online
  • Calendar system: Semester-based 
  • Typical program length: 1-2 years
  • Typical course load: 1-2 courses a semester (fall and spring)

Courses are offered asynchronously, meaning they do not have regular meetings. They may consist of various media and content — such as online discussions, videos, quizzes and recordings — that students review and complete at the time of their choice.

Learn more about our graduate programs at Missouri S&T by attending one of our virtual information sessions.

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Pathway to a Master's Degree

Are you a working professional who wants to earn your master's degree, but you don’t have time to take the GRE/GMAT? Then start in a graduate certificate program. Graduate certificates were designed as a pathway to a master's degree.* The admission requirements are more relaxed and credit earned will count toward your degree. Once you successfully earn your graduate certificate, you can continue with the corresponding master's degree without having to take the GRE/GMAT.


Related Degrees

This graduate certificate may act as a pathway to the following master’s programs:

*Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply.

Questions?

Missouri S&T Online Education

We are here to answer any of your questions about Missouri S&T’s online education programs.

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Sylvia Skouby
Associate Director for Online Admissions

573-341-6903  |  stgrad@mst.edu

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Frank Liou, PhD
Founder and Director of the Manufacturing Engineering Program, Director of the Intelligent Systems Center, and Bytnar Product Innovation and Creativity Professor

573-341-4603  |  liou@mst.edu
Department Website: mae.mst.edu

Karen Walberg
Administrative Assistant and Online Graduate Programs Support

573-341-4602  |   walbergk@mst.edu