Online Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Technology

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:

1. Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission.
2. Non-refundable $35.00 application processing fee.
3. 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.)
4. International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.

Deadline dates for applications and receipt of all required application materials are:

Application Deadlines
July 1	Fall Admission
November 1	Spring Admission

Any exceptions to these deadlines must be granted by the graduate program chair.

This is a fully online program. We do not have required meeting times for classes (that is, where students must log into the system at a particular point in time). Students may log in at times that are most convenient to them in order to complete assignments, participate in discussions, or work on other course tasks. Students are not required to visit our physical campus.

Students are encouraged to develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, combining their work experiences, course instruction, assigned readings, and discussions with classmates. In the online environment, faculty-led discussion boards are used in many of the courses to facilitate interaction between students and faculty. JSU uses the Canvas Learning Management System. New technology now allows students to participate in conference calls, virtual lectures, and to make presentations to their online peers.

Students may earn up to six hours of elective credit for professional, post-baccalaureate work experience. Eligible students apply for work experience credit during their first semester of enrollment.

It is recommended that students select electives that complement their career goals. For example, for students interested in management positions, they should select some graduate business classes. Students working in the education area should select some graduate education classes. Elective options are flexible so that the degree steers the student towards his or her career goals.

Jacksonville State University's current tuition rate for graduate distance education classes may be found on the University Bursar's page. Each course in our program is a three credit hour course.