Online Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Technology
Degree Overview
Manufacturing Systems Technology is a field of study designed to prepare management-oriented technical professionals for effective leadership in the manufacturing sector. The program balances academic instruction with practical applications in manufacturing systems to provide graduates with a broad base of knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage and control production in manufacturing facilities.
Program Requirements
- The program is 30 semester hours of graduate-level coursework
- The 30 hours are comprised of 21 hours of major coursework and 9 hours of elective courses
Curriculum
Major coursework consists of the following:
MFG 505 - Manufacturing Operational Systems I
MFG 507 - Manufacturing Operational Systems II
MFG 511 - Manufacturing Computer/Information Systems
MFG 515 - Manufacturing Systems Simulation
MFG 521 - Manufacturing Value Analysis
MFG 531 - Automated Manufacturing Technology
MFG 595 - Project Development and Management
Detailed course descriptions may be reviewed here.
Student achievement data for this program may be viewed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Apply
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association. An undergraduate degree in an engineering field is not required for admission, but candidates with other degrees may be required to complete additional undergraduate courses based on evaluation of academic and professional experiences.
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission.
- Non-refundable $35.00 application processing fee.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities with degrees posted. (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university.)
- Official tests scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) taken within five years of application.
Official GMAT scores are only required for applicants whose undergraduate degree is not from an ATMAE or ABET accredited program or whose degree GPA from an ATMAE or ABET accredited program is below a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. - Three Graduate Reference Forms completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate coursework. Reference forms will be submitted electronically. Instructions for submission will be sent through email to the applicant upon submission of the online graduate application.
- International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.
Accreditation
The master of science program in Manufacturing Systems Technology is accredited by ATMAE.
For More Information
Program coordinator: Dr. Dana Ingalsbe
Phone Direct at 256.782.5229